Nashville,Tennessee Flood

Katie Clark, Lauren Hayes, Neil

NASHVILLE FLOODAs quoted “A city

known for its music, tragedy took center stage” on May 2, 2010.

Nashville, Tennessee hit by tornado and hurricane warnings ending in a result of flash flood and mass destruction.

What Causes Floods

• Floods are caused by a back up in the water cycle. This occurs when more water is entering an area then can be taken away.

Causes of floods include:Heavy, intense rainfallrun-off from a deep snow coverGround cannot hold anymore

waterA high river lineUrbanization of parking lots

Damages done by Nashville floodingMore than 13 inches

of rain flooded streets, homes and city buildings

31 people found dead

Over $4.1 million dollars of damage done to metropolitan area

Whats the connection…The facts:

When hurricanes weaken into tropical storms, mass amounts of rain occur.

Hurricanes are a triple punch: Heavy rainfall, heavy winds, and flying debris.

Industrial buildings, equipment and roads were submerged and destroyed.

Many vehicles lay uselessly blocks away from original destinations, caused from strong flow of water.

Natural flooding causes Nashville's Cumberland River to flood

The river winding through Nashville rose 12 feet above flood stage.

2,000 homes at the least were under water and destroyed by flood.

2,600 people left homeless and thousands evacuated.

Majority of victims didn’t have flood insurance, since floodwaters weren’t plausible.

$1.5 billion in home damage.

Know the differenceFlood/Flash Flood

Watch—Flooding or flash flooding is possible in your area.

Flood/Flash Flood Warning—Flooding or flash floods are already occurring in your area.

Safety PackWater FoodFlashlight Battery-powered or hand-

crank radio Extra batteries First aid kitMulti-purpose tool Sanitation and personal

hygiene items Copies of personal

documents

Family and emergency contact

information Extra cash Emergency blanket Map(s) of the areaTools/supplies for securing

your home Extra set of car keys and

house keys Extra clothing, hat and

sturdy shoes Rain gearCamera for photos of

damage

What do I do?Listen to the

weather reports.Be ready to

evacuate.Head for higher

groundDo not walk in the

flood waterIf living in a flood

prone area, get the insurance.

How can I prepare?Have your emergency kit readyKnow the best routeEmergency contactsKeep your vehicle fueledKeep sandbags, plastic sheeting etcKeep an itemized listHave a family planKnow how high your house sits off the

ground

What about after?Wait for officials to

clear your homeBe careful of gas

leaksDo not step in the

water if a power line is down

Approach entrances carefully