A village council considers automated flood gate closures protecting 500 homes.

A village council considers automated flood gate closures protecting 500 homes. The system might trap 3-5 late-evacuating families in the flood zone.

• 34% chose: Activate the automated flood gate system. (13 people)
• 66% chose: Keep the flood gates manually operated. (25 people)

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