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Flood Preparedness The recent flooding in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky caused me to wonder if we are all prepared for this type of natural disaster. So far, 22 people have lost their lives. According to FEMA, "Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states...Every state is at risk from this hazard."

What Should I Do Before A Flood?

How to Plan

Nobody can stop a flood. But if you are faced with one, there are actions you can take to protect your family and keep your property losses to a minimum. The most important thing is to make sure your family is safe.

Before a Flood Kaito Voyager

Buy Flood Insurance If time permits, here are other steps that you can take before the flood waters come
What Should I Do During a Flood?

Once The Flood Arrives
What Should I Do After A Flood?

After The Flood 8-12 Hour Lightsticks
If your home has been flooded, protect your family's health by cleaning up your house right away. Throw out foods and medicines that may have come into contact with flood water.
Floods and flash floods occur within all 50 states and can be extremely dangerous. They are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters next to fire, so knowledge and preparation is extremely important and will help keep losses to a minimum. Posted by Bax on 5/12/2010 09:50:00 AM Labels: Natural Disasters
