Question

Your city is a flood-prone area owing to the torrential rainfall that it receives. Which of the following preventive steps can your community take?

• A. Ensure good drainage in all the concerned localities.
• B. Host frequent sessions on best practices related to flood management.
• C. Prepare basic survival kits for the entire community.
• D. Release compulsory funding to people trying to cope with the possible floods.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Prepare basic survival kits for the entire community.

The community level is one of the four different levels at which preventive measures may be taken concerning disasters. Communities possess the unique opportunity to interact with citizens at a very local level. Through this, they may educate citizens on proper flood management practices, ensure good drainage in the concerned localities, and even prepare basic survival kits for the community.