Did you know that floods are the most common disaster in the United States?
Floods can rise slowly over days, often from prolonged rainfall. Flash floods happen rapidly, sometimes in minutes, due to intense storms or dam failures. They offer little to no warning, and you may only have seconds to escape, so act quickly!
Here are some tips to help you and your family be prepared:
- Know your area’s flood risk: Check FloodSmart.gov.
- Keep important policies, papers, and valuables in a safe-deposit box.
- Prepare a family disaster plan. Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Get flood insurance (GCGA.us/FloodInsurance), pack a disaster kit (first aid, water, food, and radio), and identify evacuation routes.
- Monitor local news and NOAA Weather Radio for Flood WATCH (possible) and Flood WARNING (occurring/imminent) alerts.
- For more safety tips, visit GwinnettSafety411.com.
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