Your family has barely survived this disaster. Your have decied to become better prepared in case this disaster ever strikes your family again. What should you do?

Quality information sources: (make a numbered list)

1. encyclopedia

2. national disaster asso website

3.interview insurance co/brochure.

4. contact city of New Orleans

5. search web

6 red cross

7,district emergency manual

Best advice points: (After each piece of advice, list your sources by the number from above)

Plan for escape & practice 6.

• Use water-resistant building materials in areas below the base flood elevation.
• Leave rooms unfinished that are below base flood elevation.
• Install back-flow valves or standpipes on sewer lines to prevent back-up.
• Raise, anchor or shield all equipment that is in an area below base flood elevation.
• Install and maintain a sump pump system.
• Use native plants and vegetation in your landscape to combat erosion.
• Become familiar with the emergency flood plan for your area.
• Prepare an emergency supplies kit including: three day water supply, three day supply of non-perishable food with manual can-opener, disposable plates, cups and utensils, first aid kit including prescription medications, battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, personal hygiene items and any essential items for individual family members.
• Using a battery-powered radio listen for emergency instructions.
• Turn off the electricity and natural gas at the main valves.
• Relocate papers, valuables and irreplaceable items to upper floors or higher elevations.
• Sanitize bathtubs, sinks and plastic bottles with bleach and fill with clean water.
• Tie down or relocate all outdoor equipment indoors.
• Respond immediately when instructed to evacuate.
• If the water starts to rise inside your home before you can leave, retreat to upper floors and if necessary to the roof - take dry clothing, flashlight and battery-powered radio. DON'T try to swim to safety, wait for help to arrive.
• Don't drive or walk through floodwaters, find an alternate route if you come upon a flooded road. More people drown in their cars than anywhere else during a flood.
• When walking, remember that as little as six inches of moving water can knock you down.
• Watch for downed power lines, since electrocution is a major cause of death during a flood.
• Be aware that snakes, rodents and other wild animals may seek shelter in your house during a flood.

all from 3. 

http://www.allstate.com/catastrophe/flood.aspx 

What kind of product would you recommend to use with your family in preparing for a disaster of this kind?

flashligt

bleach

waterproof building materials

waterproof containers

anchors for cupboards, etc

emergency supply kit

What learning skills including information literacy would need to be taught to make this project successful?

ask good questions

how to find sources

pulling good info from sources