list three thing that you think people living along the river can do to protect themselves against flooding

1. Build barriers such as flood walls, levees, and sandbags to help prevent water from reaching their homes and properties.

2. Invest in flood insurance to help with the financial impact of flooding and ensure that they can recover more quickly.
3. Have an emergency evacuation plan in place, including identifying safer locations to go to in the event of a flood, and keeping important documents and belongings in a waterproof container.