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Here are valuable safety
tips!
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LISTEN
to your NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about
the latest watches, warnings, and advisories.
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NEVER
drive through a flood roadway.
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NEVER
let children play around high water, storm drains,
or viaducts.
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AVOID
flood prone areas.
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Flash floods occur within
a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam
or levee failure, or a sudden release of water held
back by an ice jam. You may have only SECONDS to
save your life by the time you realize what is
happening.
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It takes only 6 inches of
fast flowing water to sweep you off your feet. Water
only 2 feet deep can float away most automobiles.
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Nearly half of all flash flood
fatalities in the US are auto related. Once a car
has floated away, it can easily be flipped over,
thus trapping its occupants, and leading to possible
drowning.
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Many flash floods occur
at nighttime when it is difficult to see. 75% of
flood deaths occur at night.
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Flash floods can affect built-up
urban areas because run-off is increased 2 to 6
times thanks to paved roads, parking lots,
sidewalks, and buildings. 60% of flood deaths occur
in urban areas.
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