Natural Hazard, FEMA -- "Floods"

Natural Hazard: Flooding

Flooding, according to the Natural Disasters Association (2014), "is the most common environmental hazard worldwide." This according to the organization is more so the case given the vast distribution (geographical) of both low-lying coastal areas and river flood plains. Essentially, flooding occurs once an area that was not formerly underwater is submerged as a result of water overflow. According to Ready, a campaign that seeks to empower members of the public on how best to respond to various emergencies, there are various categories of floods (Ready, 2014). While some floods as Ready points out develop slowly, others tend to develop within a relatively short period of time (Ready, 2014). The latter category is referred to as flash floods. Further, while some floods according to Ready could impact a large area, the effect of others could be limited to a neighborhood. Floods have...
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