HOW TO GET READY FOR FLOODS

HOW TO GET READY FOR FLOODS

Floods are one of the most frequent predicaments in Malaysia. MKR are humble and desirous to share all relevant methodology and characteristics regarding floods and things to do during floods season.

WHAT ARE FLOODS?
A flood is considerable temporary rising of water level of watercourses or other surface water when water has already flooded the area out of the bed and may cause damages. Another case is if water cannot temporarily drain away from a certain area in a natural way, or if the water run-off is insufficient. Sometimes floods are caused due to inter-flowing of rainfall water.

FLOODS CATEGORIES
Naturally we captured in mind 2 types of floods:
natural flood: - caused by natural disasters (thaw, rainfall, river movement,etc)
special flood: - caused by civilization impacts (a damage of a hydroelectric dam, which may lead to a general average - e.g. a dam burst)
Special floods are more serious. They may set in unexpectedly and their impact would be catastrophic. However, the emergence of a special flood is less probable than a natural one.

LFA (Level of Flood Activity)

LFA 1: ALERTNESS
a)it arises in case of flood danger and lapses when the cause of the danger passes away
b)it is every situation determined by predicting flood service as LFA
c)in the case of 1-LFA the watercourse does not get out, does not even overflow, so there are no physical damages to property.

LFA 2: EMERGENCY
a)it is announced by a particular flood authority when the danger of flood is turning into a flood and when there already is a flood, but the water does not overflow and there are no big damages out of the riverbed
b)in the case of this LFA 2, first overflows appear, however, they do not make big damages to property
c)mostly it is just fields and nearby vegetation by banks which get flooded
d)flood authorities and other sectors of flood services get activated

LFA 3: DANGER
e)it is announced by a particular flood authority during the flood if there is an imminent danger or if there are bigger damages, and if property and lives are endangered in the flood zone
f)in the case of this LFA 3, towns and municipalities get flooded. Therefore, security and rescue measures are provided.

HOW TO GET PREPARED FOR FLOODS

If you live in a flood-zone, prepare for floods in advance (as for long-term measures as well as for immediate steps to solve the problem of a current danger of flooding dwellings).

a) long-term preparation
i) if you intent to build a house, find a place which will not get flooded. If you decide to build your house in a flood-zone (in a passive flood-zone only - it is banned in an active one), mind you have to include some extra expenses for anti-flood finishing of your house (and also that insurance companies might not be willing to insure your house)
ii) go to the local (municipal) authority and find out how high your house may get flooded during a natural flood and how long it takes to a torrential wave to get to your municipality during a special flood (if there is a danger of it at your place of living)
iii) if your house has already been built, consider possible finishing construction which will protect your property (e.g. insulation, backflaps in the pipeline...) - you will obtain this information from specialized companies (e.g. at Envibrno - Watenvi fare trade which is held every year)

b) short-term preparation (just before leaving your property)
i) if you are an owner of a car, prepare it for evacuation or move it in time to a safe place
ii) take away your pets and cattle to a shelter
iii) prepare some means for security measures (sandbags ...)
iv) turn off the water mains, gas supply and electricity input
v) put out the open fire
vi) prepare evacuative luggage for all members of your family
vii) get information about the transport and place where you will move to in case of evacuation
viii) move the material possessions in the house to places which are not endangered by floods (top floors)
ix) stop up plumbing and outlet on the ground floor and in the basement
x) watch the news in media
xi) remove or fix properly objects around the house which can easily get washed away
xii) do not leave dangerous chemicals in the building (neither out of it), which are within easy reach of water
xiii) follow instructions of authorities of your municipality and the rescue team (esp. during evacuation)
xiv) at leaving secure the entrance and windows of your house

You will find more information about how to behave while leaving your home and where to hide during floods in chapters "How to act when leaving the house/building during evacuation?" and "Improvised shelter - where and how to hide in case of danger".

WHAT SHOULD YOU FOCUS ON AFTER FLOODS?

Check your dwelling, especially:
a) distortion of the building
b) fitness for habitation of the flat/house
c) power distribution system (gas, electricity)
d) condition of the well
e) condition of plumbing and water distribution
f) unless the ground water level drops, do not pump water from basements of houses (pressure rate - danger of collapse)
According to public health officer's instructions:
g) dispose of food affected by water
h) dispose of field crops affected by water
i) dispose of dead domestic animals killed by flood (always use protective means!)
j) report the occurrence of other people's dead domestic and wild animals to the public health officer
k) do not drink water from local water supplies unless it has been approved by the public health officer as drinking water

Find out about places of humanitarian aid and if necessary, ask the local (municipal) authority for next:
i) financial aid
ii) drinking water, food, seasonal clothes, hygienic needs
iii) necessary tools (for clearing away flood damages)
iv) other necessary means and instruments (disinfection, protective equipment, etc. )

While restoring wells and drinking water supplies follow the instructions of specialists and ensure the next:
a) cleansing of the well and draining polluted water
b) chemical treatment of water in your well
c) laboratory test of water quality
d) public health officer's permit to usage of restored drinking water supply

Contact your insurance company to claim damages:
i) notify a claim to the insurance company in accordance with insurance clauses
2) make a list of damages, or possibly exemplify (photos, surveying, receipts, witness)
3) when the incident is being processed, follow instructions of the insurance company
4) when the case is closed, you will be provided indemnity

If possible, become actively involved in clearing away results of floods:
a) the local (municipal) authority is to give you information about options how to get involved in restoring work
b) act deliberately, help your neighbours, elderly and ill people
d) follow the instructions of local administrative authorities
e) keep hygienic principals while working in flood struck area and mind to have all open wounds treated
f) self-help at eliminating damages caused by floods is possible in most of cases; do not underestimate long-term work in extreme conditions
g) eliminating flood damages is a long-term process which requires material, financial, and psychological support; mutual help and social care for flood-stricken ones is mostly necessary and it is convenient to use it as much as possible.

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WHAT IS WEB TV

Do you know what web tv is? Discover now and know some advantages, features and possibilities of this new digital format.
What is web tv?
A web tv is a digital tool that works like a conventional TV channel, however, it is only displayed on the internet and has its programming produced especially for this digital format.
A web tv is transmitted through video streaming features, which rely on the transmission of data from a server to the viewer of the video to the viewer by the player on the internet.
It allows the transmission of live videos or recorded programming, and you can merge the two forms according to need.
Advantages of setting up a web tv
The search for this type of online resource has been growing due to the advantages that this format presents compared to a conventional television channel. Check out some of the key advantages:
Flexibility regarding the choice of programming content that can be of different styles, for example, it is possible to set up a web tv related to the specific segment that your company works for, to broadcast religious events and events of a church, public hearings, tutorials, courses, entertainment, humorous programming and so on.
Ease of access anywhere and on different platforms like smartphones, computers or tablets. Just have a stable internet connection to watch the broadcast.
Possibility of segmentation according to the preferences of the viewers. Because it is an online service, this segmentation is facilitated compared to services that are not online, which gives more freedom to the viewer when choosing their programming.
The growth of the digital market makes the search for this type of online service grow more and more. The possibility of having services and tools available through the Internet attracts users who prefer to opt for digital services over conventional services.

How a web tv works
A web tv channel has its programming pre-selected by the owner or its directors. There are two ways of displaying these contents, which are: live video transmission and recorded video streaming. The choice depends mainly on the purpose of your web tv.


What is web tv with streaming live video
It is possible to create a web tv with live programming, so anytime you want, the normal recorded schedule that is being displayed can be stopped to start streaming live video.
For detailed understanding of how to do live video streaming and what requirements are required.
What is web tv with streaming video recorded
The recorded video stream has two variations: on demand or playlist. In both options, only previously recorded videos are played, unlike the live mode.
The difference is that in the on demand option, as the name itself says, on demand, the viewer chooses which programming to watch. An example is the YouTube site, where the user selects which video to watch.
In playlist mode, a schedule is created and will be displayed continuously through the VJ auto tool. So web tv goes online 24 hours a day without having to have a live programming all the time, allowing the display of recorded programs, reruns and ads according to the playlist that you set up in the panel of your web tv.
The recorded contents, which make up the on demand or playlist mode options, can be changed whenever necessary, ie you can delete some video that is no longer interesting for programming and also add new videos to be displayed.

Panel to configure web tv
All this information about the transmission of recorded video, whether on demand or playlist, is configured in the panel of your web tv. This panel sends all data to the server which then transmits to the viewers.
The panel is an essential tool to have an adequate reproduction of the programming of your web tv. It has resources that help in the configuration and execution of the programs that will be reproduced. In this way it is possible to save working time and ensure better quality and efficiency in the process.
Video streaming plans for web tv
It is fundamental to choose a good video streaming plan to perform the transmission of your web tv content.
Some factors should be taken into consideration when choosing which is the best video streaming plan for your web tv. The quality and stability of your connection, the number of viewers and the average quality of the viewers' internet, for example, are determining factors for this choice. They must agree to the availability of the contracted plan to ensure the success of the transmission of your web tv.

Spectators of a web tv
The only concern regarding the viewers of a web tv should be in relation to the internet plan. There is no point in making a transmission of the highest quality, with the best equipment to transmit in Full HD quality if the viewer has a medium quality internet and an unstable connection. Thus, the internet conditions of the viewer will not be compatible with the quality of the transmission, which would result in crashes and problems in the display of the content and consequently a bad experience for the viewer.
Ads for web tv
There are some forms of sales that make it possible to use your web tv to get a financial return that can be significant depending on the success of your schedule and the type and amount of sales.

Some traditional formats for sales are:
Sale of ads that are usually vts with a duration of 30 or 45 seconds are displayed as commercials between the daily schedule.
The programming space can also be sold, meaning a independent video production program can be displayed on your web tv channel from the negotiation of this space to the display.
Space sales on web tv display site to advertise banners or other direct ad formats on the website or player page.
Several factors affect the negotiation values ??of the ads, such as the number of viewers on the web TV channel, the segmentation and specificity of the schedule, the number and format of the advertisements, among others.
Now that you know what a web tv is and how it works,