Flooding and standing water can cause property damage, injury, and even death. Hurricanes often cause extensive flooding, but our summer thundershowers can bring on these conditions as well.
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Precautions
When you see flooding, practice these precautions:
- Avoid walking on low bridges when water is high.
- Do not drive, walk, or swim through flooded areas.
- Heed riptide and storm surge warnings.
- Keep in mind weather can change quickly.
- Take evacuations and warnings seriously.
Remember flood waters can be charged by downed power lines or contain other hazards like snakes. Do not wade through water unless instructed to by a first responder. Even 6 inches of quickly moving currents can knock an adult down - 12 inches can wash away a car.
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