The Aftermath of Flooding
Flooding catastrophes can occur at any time in nearly any area, and while the immediate effects of flooding are typically very apparent, there are many additional aftereffects that are caused by the floodwaters. These aftereffects can last months after the initial flood event occurred and can have drastic effects on the land, economy, and daily life as you know it. While floodwaters cannot be stopped, they can be rerouted, you can help to reduce the amount of damage your area sustains from flooding with a rapid deploy flood barrier system and flood control systems in place.
Big Bags USA® is here to inform you of the lingering aftereffects following a flood catastrophe. Continue reading to learn more!
Tiered Effects of Flooding
Flooding catastrophes have primary (direct), secondary (indirect), and tertiary (long-term) effects on an area, and while some of these are easy to identify, others are not.
The primary effects of flooding are caused by direct contact with floodwater and can include water-flooded homes and businesses, flooded farmland, crops and livestock, huge amounts of erosion, and even toxic pollutants fro floodwaters carrying chemicals and debris.
The Secondary effects of flooding are what comes after direct contact with floodwater. These include disruption of services such as contaminated drinking supply, disrupted gas/electrical services, as well as cancelations or postponements with transportation systems. Together, these issues can diminish food and clean-up supplies quickly and prohibit restocking efforts.
The last of the tiered effects are tertiary, these are long-term effects that come from flooding, after experiencing the primary and secondary impacts. The effects of this tier linger months after the flooding catastrophe occurred and include, changes in the river systems, destroyed farmland, job loss, increased insurance rates, and even price increases for products and services at a later date. We'll dive into these tertiary effects in more detail below.
River Systems
Farmlands
Employment
Insurance Rates
Cost of Living
Just as the insurance companies work to recoup their loss when issuing tons of money for restoration and relief, the businesses and products/services that were affected during the flood also need to get back on top of things. This may result in the cost of goods increasing as they work to rebuild what they'd lost. The costs of goods for businesses go up as well, take livestock, for example, the cost of the farmer's goods must go up if they are having to pay more to produce the same goods as before. While this is not an appreciated change, it is usually a necessary one to ensure the economy and businesses can continue to function.
Prepare and Protect
When it comes to flooding, it's best to be prepared before the disaster. In communities that are prone to flooding in the past, it's important to have flood control systems in place. As stated above, you cannot stop floodwaters, but you can reduce their impact by having flooding procedures and supplies in place in case of an emergency. Big Bags USA® has the best flood barriers on the market, with professional staff that is ready and willing to help assist with all of your flood preparedness needs.
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