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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />DAMAGE SCENARIO <br /> <br />Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable to flood damage. The force of the water can <br />knock them off their supports or foundations and toss them about like toys <br /> <br />Bridges are a critical lifeline in many cities lying two parts of a community together or <br />providing an essential link to the oulside world <br /> <br />Water and sewage systems are especially vulnerable to flood damage. Treated sewage is <br />typically discharged into the nearest body of water_ This means that treatment plants are <br />usually located in floodplains next to rivers or streams_ Damage to the plants often means <br />that untreated sewage is discharged into the floodwaters leading to potential health <br />hazards and pollution problems_ <br /> <br />Other utilities are also vulnerable to flood damage. Without the emergency sandbagging, <br />the community could be without water. <br /> <br />9 <br />