Floods can occur in every state of the country. Flooding is the most common of all of the natural disasters and floods can affect you, even if your home is on high ground and not in a floodplain. You and your family could, easily, be cut off from vital services or separated from each other by flood waters.
Floods come in many different forms. Some develop rapidly, while others can take hours or even days to develop. Flash floods can develop in minutes, even if there is no sign of rain. They can produce a wall of debris and water that is devastating to everything in its path.....
There is no place in the United States that is completely safe from disasters. No mater where we are, we will eventually face an emergency scenario of one kind or another. Fortunately, there are specific steps we can take and preparations we can make to help us through these disasters. In many cases, knowing what to expect and preparing will save your life and the lives of your family. Following are detailed descriptions, information and preparations for most disaster scenarios:
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