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<br /> <br /> <br />Levees, dams and expedient flood works should be constantly <br />patrolled during high water events. The discovery of problems <br />during monitoring efforts may provide time for the repair or <br />reinforcement of failing devices and systems. If severe damage is <br />discovered, emergency evacuation warnings can be given so that <br />remaining residents and flood workers can flee to higher ground <br />altead of the raging floodwaters. Monitoring programs are critical <br />for safety during flood fights. <br /> <br />Notes <br /> <br />As previously mentioned a monitoling team should consist of <br />no less than three people. In this way if one member of the team <br />were to be injured or incapacitated, another person could remain <br />behind with the injured member while the third party could go for <br />help. Even when communications gear is provided, the three <br />person team is the best option. <br /> <br />Monitoring teams should be carefully selected and trained. <br />Team members must have a thorough understanding of what to <br />look for and how to respond to threatening conditions. The <br />monitoring team should be familiar with the area and be able to <br />communicate their position to higher authorities if trouble is <br />discovered. <br /> <br />Teams should be provided with reliable communications <br />equipment. Cellular telephones, ham radios, citizen band radios, <br />and similar devices allow the team to rapidly report trouble spots. <br />All team members must be briefed and understand the operation of <br />all communications equipment. If cellular telephones are used, <br />team members should be provided with primary and secondary <br />reporting numbers. Monitors should understand the operation of <br />special phone features, such as lock outs and security codes, which <br />n may prevent the use of the phone if tliey are accidentally activated. <br /> <br />Since it is difficult to pinpoint exact locations over vast <br />stretches of expedient flood works and levees, some communities <br />have made effective use of hand-held geopositioning systems. <br />This hand held electronic unit receives information from satellites <br />that allows the user to pin-point their position by latitude and <br />longitude within several feet. Some navigable waterways are <br />covered by Loran position systems which can be used in a similar <br />manner. <br /> <br />The safety of the monitoring team is of paramount concern. <br />All teams must be thoroughly trained and provided with the <br />necessary safety equipment. It must be stressed that monitoring <br />teams are not expected or encouraged to engage in heroic but <br />dangerous efforts to save failing flood control devices. As difficult <br /> <br /> <br />Page 7 - 3 <br />