Wednesday, September 20 2017 6:39 PM EDT2017-09-20 22:39:38 GMT
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The man who survived an Arizona flash flood that killed 10 of his family members says he believes it was luck that allowed him to save his 1-year-old daughter from the onslaught.More >>
The man who survived an Arizona flash flood that killed 10 of his family members says he believes it was luck that allowed him to save his 1-year-old daughter from the onslaught.More >>
Wednesday, September 20 2017 4:15 PM EDT2017-09-20 20:15:36 GMT
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A study of part of southeast Houston suggests that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood plain maps were woefully out-of-date long before Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast.More >>
A study of part of southeast Houston suggests that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood plain maps were woefully out-of-date long before Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Gulf Coast.More >>
Monday, September 18 2017 2:02 PM EDT2017-09-18 18:02:16 GMT
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A U.S. government hotline received three reports of spills at a heavily polluted Superfund toxic waste site near Houston after Harvey flooding, and aerial photographs appear to show black-colored water surrounding...More >>
A U.S. government hotline received three reports of spills at a heavily polluted Superfund toxic waste site near Houston after Harvey flooding, and aerial photographs appear to show black-colored water surrounding the waste site, flowing out a bayou.More >>
Wednesday, September 13 2017 3:27 AM EDT2017-09-13 07:27:39 GMT
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Elderly flood victims Vera Dupuis and husband Joseph: A decision to stay put in their swamped senior citizens building they've called home for more than a quarter century.More >>
Elderly flood victims Vera Dupuis and husband Joseph: A decision to stay put in their swamped senior citizens building they've called home for more than a quarter century.More >>
(RNN) - Between the large amounts of snow due to melt and the approaching severe weather season bringing chances of torrential rain, it's important to be prepared now in case of flooding. According to Ready.gov, floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States and not all are alike. Here are a few tips on how to be prepared for a flood before, during and after.
Before
Get flood insurance. Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding. The lower the flood risk, the lower the flood insurance premium will be.
Make a family communication plan. Ready.gov has a family communication plan for parent and kids for advance preparation on how to get to a safe place, how to contact one another and how the family will get back together.
Build an emergency kit. It's important to have food, water and other supplies to last your family at least 72 hours. Your supply kit should also contain items that will help your family manage just in case basic services like electricity, gas, water and sewage are cut off.
Unless your family has elevated and reinforced floors in the home, avoid building a floodplain.
The eclectic panel, water heater, and the furnace should be elevated if you live in a high flood risk area.
Consider constructing barriers to stop floodwater from entering the home and waterproof the walls in the basement.
Install check valves in your home to prevent flooding form backed up drains.
During
Listen to the weather radio or television for weather updates and information.
Be aware of areas near the home that are known to flood.
If told to do so, turn off utilities, disconnect electric appliances and do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
Bring in any outside furniture, and move inside items to an upper floor.
Do not park your car around rivers or creeks.
Do not drive in flooded areas.
Do not walk through moving water.
Move to higher ground if flash flooding occurs.
After
Get local information as soon as it's available.
Stay away from damaged areas unless being assisted by relief officials.
Help emergency workers by staying off the roads.
Return home only if authorities say it's safe.
Be aware of damaged roads. They may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
Hidden damage may have occurred in buildings, particularly in the foundation, use caution when entering.
Listen to local news to see if the water supply is safe. Floodwater may contain oil, gas or raw sewage.
Repairing your home after flood can be dangerous. Ready.gov has a book that includes way to clean up and repair your home after a flood.
Contact Red Cross in your area for information and emotional support.
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Harvey is lashing a wide swath of southeast Texas with strong winds and torrential rain as the fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade.
Harvey is lashing a wide swath of southeast Texas with strong winds and torrential rain as the fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade.
Monday, September 25 2017 12:17 AM EDT2017-09-25 04:17:35 GMT
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Rescue operations remained active in at least three sites in Mexico City, but hope dimmed every time rescuers had to retreat due to instability of debris.
Rescue operations remained active in at least three sites in Mexico City, but hope dimmed every time rescuers had to retreat due to instability of debris.
Saturday, September 23 2017 6:26 PM EDT2017-09-23 22:26:48 GMT
Monday, September 25 2017 1:29 AM EDT2017-09-25 05:29:01 GMT
The Environmental Protection Agency says it has recovered 517 containers of "unidentified, potentially hazardous material" from highly contaminated toxic waste sites in Texas that flooded last month during...More >>
The Environmental Protection Agency says it has recovered 517 containers of "unidentified, potentially hazardous material" from highly contaminated toxic waste sites in Texas that flooded last month during Hurricane Harvey.More >>
Sunday, September 24 2017 5:26 AM EDT2017-09-24 09:26:52 GMT
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The earthquake in Mexico has startled immigrant communities around the U.S. as people frantically try to connect with their loved ones, and figure out ways to send emergency help, money and goods.More >>
The earthquake in Mexico has startled immigrant communities around the U.S. as people frantically try to connect with their loved ones, and figure out ways to send emergency help, money and goods.More >>
Sunday, September 24 2017 12:58 PM EDT2017-09-24 16:58:17 GMT
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Even as the search continues for survivors and the bodies of people who died in quake-collapsed buildings in Mexico City, thousands of people have been left homeless because their houses or apartment buildings are...More >>
Even as the search continues for survivors and the bodies of people who died in quake-collapsed buildings in Mexico City, thousands of people have been left homeless because their houses or apartment buildings are uninhabitable.More >>
Sunday, September 24 2017 12:16 AM EDT2017-09-24 04:16:51 GMT
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As rescuers dig through the remnants of 38 collapsed buildings in Mexico City, they have pulled dozens of lifeless bodies from the wreckage but numerous survivors, too.
As rescuers dig through the remnants of 38 collapsed buildings in Mexico City, they have pulled dozens of lifeless bodies from the wreckage but numerous survivors, too.
Friday, September 22 2017 3:05 PM EDT2017-09-22 19:05:50 GMT
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Puerto Rico was already on the edge before Hurricane Maria, reeling from a decade-long, downward economic spiral that was far deeper than the Great Recession on the mainland.More >>
Puerto Rico was already on the edge before Hurricane Maria, reeling from a decade-long, downward economic spiral that was far deeper than the Great Recession on the mainland.More >>
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. (Source: MGN)
