STORM SURGE

presentation by:

GROUP 1
talavera, joanna
salentes, paolo
gorubat, tatuz
cifra, mikhail
godinez, ck
dionisio, td
silva, hanz
lopez, jim
 DEFINITION
• Storm surge is the
abnormal rise in seawater
level during a storm,
measured as the height of
the water above the
normal predicted
astronomical tide.

• The surge is caused

primarily by a storm’s
winds pushing water
onshore.
DURING AFTER

YOLANDA (2013)
EXAMPLE STORM SURGE IN
TACLOBAN CITY,
LEYTE
 FACTS
1. It should not be confused with
a tsunami which is caused by
an earthquake or landslide.

2. Getting caught near the

shoreline during a storm surge
could be life-threatening.

3. A storm surge is caused by an

abnormal rise in water levels
and can often accompany
hurricanes, high winds or very
intense winter storms.
 WHAT TO DO

BEFORE
A STORM SURGE

• Check your house and land for • Keep important documents at a

any potential dangers related to
flooding. Identify any
vulnerability and repair it.
• Sandbags are a valuable tool to
prevent water from entering
your home.
• Learn how to turn off the gas
and electricity in your house.
higher level, protected from
flood damage.
• Ensure that your family has an
emergency kit and plan.
• Ensure your emergency kit is
portable, in a back-pack or
suitcase with wheels.
 WHAT TO DO

DURING
A STORM SURGE

• Stay inside where you are

protected from the water. It's best • Do not drive through flood
to be on the downwind side of the waters.
house, away from windows.
• Be aware of risks such as
• Monitor the storm's progress and
listen for warnings or instructions hypothermia from cold water
from local officials. or drowning from running
water.
• Before driving anywhere, listen
carefully to rescue officials who will
be coordinating evacuation plans.
 WHAT TO DO

AFTER
A STORM SURGE

• Try to stay calm.

• Check yourself and others for
injuries.
• Check on neighbours, especially
the elderly or people with
disabilities.
• Use the battery-operated radio
from your emergency kit to listen
for information and instructions.
• If you are inside, check the
building for structural damage.
If you suspect it is unsafe,
leave and do not re-enter.
• Stay away from damaged
areas unless you are asked to
help or are qualified to give
assistance.
 MITIGATION

APPROPIATE
ENGINEERING
INTERVENTIONS

• Sea Walls
• Breakwater
• Flood Control
• Tsunami Forest
• Escape Route
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING !