홍수는 보통 마른 땅에 물이 넘쳐 흐르는 것을 뜻합니다. 유럽 연합(EU) 에서 홍수를 정의하기로는 평상시 물이 유입되지 않는 땅을 물이 뒤덮는 것을 의미합니다. 흐르는 물의 의미에서 이 뜻은 조수의 유입에도 적용 될 수 있습니다.
American Red Cross:
After a Flood – The First Steps
American Red Cross:
Are You Ready for a Flood or Flash Flood?
US National Weather Service:
It’s simple and it could save your life: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
America’s PrepareAthon!
American Red Cross:
American Red Cross:
After the Flood: The First Steps
American Red Cross:
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety:
Homeowner’s Guide for Flood, Storm Debris and Erosion ControlThis has a page on sandbagging.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
Flash Floods and Floods – The Awesome Power
Emergency Survival Program: