Then WHAT CAN WE DO!!!

1. FREQUENT CHECKS ON CANALS BY PUB!

• The Public Utilities Board conduct more frequent checks on canals
• PUB has put in place a Code of Practice that stipulates drainage requirements.
• This includes minimum platform and crest levels for buildings and entrances to underground facilities such as basement car park.

2. SAND BAGS and FLOOR PANALS

• placing sandbags, large rocks( prevent erosion)  along the riverbank to serve as levees
• prevents riverbanks from deteriorating, remaining high enough so that flooding will not occur as frequently.
• Orchard already have floor panals which will lies flat when not in use.
• place water level sensors along Stamford Canal to enable closer monitoring of unusual peaks

3. BARRAGES

• Marina Barrage helps in flood control by discharging excess storm water into the sea in low-lying areas of the city such as Chinatown.
  
  
   4. WHAT WE CAN DO!!
  

  • We can also help to keep our drains litter-free so that water can flow easily.
  • We can prevent our electronic devices like fridges to be damage by putting a water-proof sheet(plastic bag) and cover it. It is to prevent the contact of water with the devices...

  
  

link:

http://www.therestorationresource.com/How_to_Prevent_Flood_Damage.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/C003603/english/flooding/prevention.shtml
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxmbG9vZHNhaHN8Z3g6MjY3Zjk0NDJiNjA1NWM5MA