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FLOOD INFORMATION SHEET 

Be Prepared – Protect Loved Ones  

Develop a Family Emergency Plan
Make a Disaster Supply Kit
Before a Flood
During a Flood
After a Flood
Fight the Bite, Mosquito Information

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What is a Flood? 

Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters—except fire.  A flood is defined as an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.  Flash floods can take only a few minutes to a few hours to develop. 

Floods can take several hours to days to develop.  A flood watch means a flood is possible in your area.  A flood warning means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.    

There are steps that can be taken before, during, and after a flood to protect your family and pets and keep your property losses to a minimum.  The guidelines listed below can help your family prepare for an emergency. 

Source of Information:

• http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/
• http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/flood.shtm

• http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_239_,00.html

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