2 – Situation The annual ice/snow melt is predicted to be heavier than normal, which will cause the river flowing through your community to exceed flood stage and spill into the community. As predicted, the river rises to over _____ feet (fill in the blank) above flood stage. The water pushes far into the community. Impact to Infrastructure Businesses and homes flooded Roads blocked or washed out by flood waters Utilities knocked out or taken offline Impact to Population Possible lack of access to medical care Mental anguish Types of Injuries/Illnesses Primary – Drownings, increased gastro-intestinal illnesses Secondary – Snake bites; mental trauma Special Considerations Your facility could be flooded Your facility could become a community gathering place References/Resources Apisarnthanarak A, Mundy LM, Khawcharoenporn T, Glen MC. . Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Feb; 34(2): 200-6. doi: 10.1086/669094
2 – Situation The annual ice/snow melt is predicted to be heavier than normal, which will cause the river flowing through your community to exceed flood stage and spill into the community. As predicted, the river rises to over _____ feet (fill in the blank) above flood stage. The water pushes far into the community. Impact to Infrastructure Businesses and homes flooded Roads blocked or washed out by flood waters Utilities knocked out or taken offline Impact to Population Possible lack of access to medical care Mental anguish Types of Injuries/Illnesses Primary – Drownings, increased gastro-intestinal illnesses Secondary – Snake bites; mental trauma Special Considerations Your facility could be flooded Your facility could become a community gathering place References/Resources Apisarnthanarak A, Mundy LM, Khawcharoenporn T, Glen MC. . Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Feb; 34(2): 200-6. doi: 10.1086/669094
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