Information Regarding Floods

2/20/2019 (Permalink)

Floods are one of the most common and widespread natural disasters here in the United States.

Fema.gov reports that in the last 5 years, all 50 states have experienced floods or flash floods. Just because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past does not mean you won’t in the future. In fact, nearly 20% of all flood insurance claims come from moderate-to-low risk areas, and even just one inch of flood damage in an average home can cost you up to nearly $27,000.

According to the American Red Cross, floods cause more damage in the U.S. every year than any other weather-related disaster. The American Red Cross offers the following flood safety tips:

• Stay away from floodwaters. If you come up on a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around, and go another way.
• If you approach a flooded road while driving, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
• Keep children out of the water.