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Natural Hazards

Infographic, "Be Ready! Floods"

Screenshot of "Be Ready! Floods"

Additional language of infograph: Español

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Government Resources on Floods

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Flood Insurance

Federal Emergency Management Agency

"The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by the FEMA and is delivered to the public by a network of more than 50 insurance companies and the NFIP Direct."
Available languages on website: Español, Kreyòl, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文

Screenshot of "Floods" website

Ready.gov

Learn how to prepare before, during, and after a flood.
Available languages on website: Arabic, Español, Français, Kreyòl, 日本語, 한국어, Русский, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文

Screenshot of "USGS Flood Information" website

USGS Flood Information

U.S. Geological Survey

Check out some tools on current and forecasted flood information like WaterWatch, Regional and Local Flood Alerts, WaterAlert, and WaterNow.

Information in the CGP about Preparing for Floods

Check out some information about preparing for floods that you can find in the CGP.

	Flood safety: For you and your family National Weather Service Publication Date: around 2015 Quoted excerpt, "More than 50% of flood related deaths are due to someone driving or walking into floodwaters."
	Food and water safety during power outages and floods U.S. Food and Drug Administration Publication Date: 2015 Quoted excerpt, "Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked."
	How to prepare for a flood Federal Emergency Management Agency Publication Date: 2014 Quoted excerpt, "Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere." Additional language of publication: Español
	Keeping workers safe during flood cleanup Occupational Safety and Health Administration Publication Date: 2019 Quoted excerpt, "Workers responding to the cleanup from floods may be exposed to serious hazards including electrical, fallen trees and debris, mold, and carbon monoxide."
	Spring flooding: Risks and protection: What you should know Federal Emergency Management Agency Publication Date: before 2012 Quoted excerpt, "While spring brings the promise of warm weather and longer days, it also brings a variety of conditions that can include heavy rains, severe weather, and rapid snowmelt that can increase your flood risk."