Social Impacts
(Definition) What is a social impact?
Effect of flooding on people or communities.
(Definition) What is an environmental impact?
Effect of flooding on plants, animals, or land.
What cost do businesses face when their stock is damaged in a flood?
Paying to replace or repair the stock.
(Definition) What is an Economic impact?
Effect of flooding on people being able to buy and sell things/ earn or spend money.
One simple thing a family can prepare before a flood?
An emergency kit or go-bag.
Name one example social impact of a flood.
Homes damaged / schools closed / roads blocked
What happens to soil during a big flood?
It can wash away (erosion).
Roads close during floods. What impact does this cause for workers?
Loss of income because they can’t get to work.
What happens to insurance prices in flood-prone areas?
They increase.
Name 3 useful things to keep in a flood kit.
Radio, drinking water, batteries, poncho, flashlight, canned food, can opener
Why might people have to move away after a flood?
Homes are unsafe or underwater.
Why do fish sometimes die after floods?
Water Pollution
Why might cafés or shops lose income after a flood?
They can’t open or customers can’t reach them.
Why might house values drop in long-term flood zones?
Buyers don’t want risky properties / places that are prone to flooding
What tools helps communities receive flood warnings?
Alerts or weather warning systems.
How can floods affect children’s learning?
Schools may close or lose supplies.
How can flooding change the land?
Makes new lakes or damages riverbanks.
Floods cause emergency clean-up efforts. What short-term cost does government face?
Spending money on rescue, clean-up, and emergency services.
How does flood prone areas affect business planners?
They may avoid investing new stores and businesses there, leading to less jobs available in the area.
How can building higher reduce risk?
It avoids floodwater reaching homes.
How can a community help after a flood?
Volunteering, rebuilding, donating.
How can people help the environment recover?
Plant trees / clean rivers / stop pollution.
How does damage to farms (like ruined crops) affect the local economy?
It reduces food supply, making food more scarce and expensive and lowers farmers income
How can long-term damage to farmland affect future income?
Lower-quality soil reduces future harvests.
Why is an emergency plan helpful?
It keeps everyone safe and organised during a flood.