How do u prevent flood damage?
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Live on a really big hill.
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wind damage for some distance inland with most of the damage close to shore.  The storm surge can tear down buildings and drag them to the sea and it can wash large amount of beach out to sea (extreme erosion).  The rainfall can cause flooding in low lieing areas.\n\nIt depends on the category of the storm (1 being weakest wind, 5 being strongest), how close to shore you are, the geography of the region, the preparedness of the region hit (places that are hit often have building codes that minimize damage) and how slow the storm is moving.  A hurricane that decides to just sit on you for awhile can do a lot of damage.
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Something has to keep out the rain!
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Use Mitchum deodorant. It could stop Niagara Falls.
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Actually there is an expiremental product being developed that will help us control, or if at all, inhibit the formation of the hurricane.\n\nHowever, the cost of such powder is prohibitive.  So, chances are untill the production cost comes down, there is nothing that we can do to prevent.  However, i think we should be more focused on preventing the damage, not the storm.
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PUT YOUR ARM OR LEG IN A PLASTIC BAG AND TAPE IT UP TIGHT. YOU CAN TAKE A SHOWER WITH NO WORRIES OF GETTING IT WET.
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Get rid of debris that retains moisture.
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You put something to stop the full force of the erosion power being placed on an area.  \n\nShort term .....Straw on the ground to disrupt the wind flow, plant annual grasses to keep the top soil tied to the ground and the wind disrupted.  Divert the water to drainage areas already established.  \n\nLong term.... Change land use practices.  Plant trees to modify the wind flow, plant perennial plants with need less tilling to grow.  Change to no-till/low till farming practices.  Look beyond what has been done and find ways to think anew.  Put large rocks and rip-rap along river banks.  Keep large livestock from breaking down the river embankments.  \n\nThese are just a few of the things that can be done to prevent erosion.
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Their are various ways.  One way where i live is by putting large nets to cover the area.  This holds the rocks in place.
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it keeps water away from the contact with the ground
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Erosion is caused mainly by inadequate handling of the ground (but it is a natural process). It depends on the composition of the soil (more sands, more erosion; more clay, less erosion).\n\nTo prevent it, ' the main one is to keep the ground covered '.\n\nThe covering protects against the impact of rain, as an umbrella, preventing the torrent formation. It is important to reduce the speed of the draining of the water and its impact in the ground.\n\nIf the covering of the ground well will be made, with more than 30% of the covered surface, the risks of the erosion diminishes more than in 60%. The direct plantation is a good technique to be used too.
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Because, private flood insurance is a scam.  Say you buy flood insurance.  Then a hurricaine comes through and floods your house.  The insurance company will claim your house was damaged by the wind, therefore  they will refuse to pay your claim.
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1. If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move. Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, woodstoves, and heavy furniture or appliances that may fall over. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. Stay calm and encourage others to do likewise.\n\n2. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines.\n\n3. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs.\n\n4. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake. \n\n5. If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.\n\nHope that helps.
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i. Channel rainwater from your roof and maximise the storage of rainwater.\n2. Re-use grey-water (from showers, washing clothes) through a natural plant filter for use in irrrigation, washing, flushing toilets. \n3. Check your water system for any leaks\n4. Use a dry toilet (natural composting system)\n4. For more ideas, check out any Permaculture websites
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Utilities should be routed to the houses economically, ie with shared stubouts.  Streets should be organized to have a reasonable traffic flow.  Houses should be set above street grade to resist flooding.  Access should be quick fo emergency vehicles.  Parking should be allowed for residents and guests.  etc, etc
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H2O. Lots of it. Stay in the shade.