Falconer Elementary School Room 216 ~ Third Grade Ms. Manriquez By: Ashley, Arlene, Julian, Alex

What is a flood? A flood is a large amount of water that covers normally dry land.

When is a flood most likely to occur? Floods occur during heavy rains, when rivers overflow, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts too fast, or when dams or levees break.

What causes a flood? The causes of a flood are when snow melts too fast, or during heavy rains.

How can we prevent or be prepared for a flood? We can prevent or be prepared for a flood by putting up sandbags, or by building dams and levees.

How can you keep yourself safe during a flood? You can keep yourself safe during a flood by going to higher grounds, keeping a first aid kit, and staying away from flood waters..

What are the effects of a flood? The effects of a flood are: people die, people loose homes, people get sick because of no food or clean water, and things get destroyed.

How can we recover from a flood? We can recover from a flood by cleaning up the mess and fixing damaged stuff. We can also contact our local Red Cross and public officials for help.

How does a flood affect the environment? A flood effects the environment by damaging buildings, roads, soil, cities, etc. It also leaves sand & soil behind. But it leaves rich soil behind.