5. Evacuation Challenges During Floods

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the role of community informants in flood response?

   Hint

   Think about who knows the area best.

2. 2.

   Define evacuation.

   Hint

   What do we do when there's a flood warning?

3. 3.

   What is one major reason evacuations can fail during floods?

   • A lack of early warning systems
   • Abundance of evacuation routes
   • Clear communication
   • Strong infrastructure

   Hint

   Consider the timing of information dissemination.

4. 4.

   True or false: Poor infrastructure plays no role in flood evacuations.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the conditions of roads when flooded.

5. 5.

   Design an effective evacuation plan for a community prone to flooding, considering local infrastructure and leadership dynamics.

   Hint

   Consider historical flooding events in your area.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the social dynamics that may influence evacuation decisions in families during floods.

   Hint

   Reflect on common family structures and leadership within them.