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Types of Flooding
Preparation
During a Flood
After a Flood
Fun Facts
100
Occurs along the edges of oceans
What is coastal flooding
100
When flooding is possible
What is a flood watch
100
When you should drive in a flooded area
What is never
100
What you should avoid
What is moving water
100
How many states are subject to flash flooding
What is all 50
200
Characterized by rapid rise of fast moving water
What is flash flooding
200
Where structures should not be built
What is in a flood plain
200
If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is...
What is not moving
200
What should be reported to the power comapny
What is downed power lines
200
Minimum amount of water needed to sweep a car away
What is two feet
300
what we most commonly think of as a "flood"
What is overbank flooding
300
What you should seal walls in basements with
What is waterproofing compounds
300
What to do if flood waters surround your car
What is abandon the car
300
When you are allowed to return home
What is when the authorities indicate it is safe
300
How high slash flood waters can get
What is 10 to 20 feet
400
Occurs only in colder temperatures
What is ice jam flooding
400
What you should pay attention to if a flood is likely
What is the radio or television
400
the minimum amount of water needed to make you fall
What is 6 inches
400
What flood waters may be contaminated with
What is oil, gasoline, or raw sewage
400
Some common, but overlooked, causes of floods
What is hurricanes, winter storms, and snowmelt
500
The maximum amount of time it takes for flash flooding to gather steam
What is six hours
500
If flooding is likely in your area, keep these items elevated
What is furnace, water heater, and electric panel
500
Where to go if you are trapped in your house during a flood
What is the roof, attic, or top floor
500
What you should do with everything that gets wet
What is clean and disinfect
500
Involved in 90% of declared natural disasters in the US
What is flooding