Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. While a flood could be the result of many days of rain, heavy rains and broken levees could result in a flash flood.
Flash floods arrive over the span of a few hours, which leaves little room to prepare once the threat is imminent. The safest approach to preparing for a flood or any natural disaster is to have a plan in place well before the threat actually arises.
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When preparing for any natural disaster, it is important to have an emergency supply kit. Because most natural disasters will require you to evacuate, you will want to create a supply kit that is portable. This could be as simple as a hiking backpack or storage containers that can easily be loaded into the car.
Basic Emergency Checklist
· Water
· Food with a long shelf-life
· An NOAA weather radio
· Batteries
· Flashlight/Lantern
· Camping gear
· A change of climate appropriate clothes for the entire family
· First Aid Kit and any prescription medicine
If you live in a flood plain, you will need to identify an evacuation point. This (Read more....)
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