|
|
|
|
|
| Home > Hazard-Specific > Floods |
|
 |
| |
|
|
| Floods
are one of the most common disasters
in the United States. Flood effects can
range from causing damage to a single
neighborhood to multiple states. All
floods are not the same. Some develop
slowly, while others, like flash floods,
can develop in just a few minutes and
have devastating impacts. Overland flooding
occurs outside a defined river or stream,
such as when a levee is breached. Flooding
can also occur due to dam failure, producing
effects similar to flash floods where
a dangerous wall of roaring water sweeps
everything in its path. Regardless of
where you live, you are susceptible to
floods. |
| |
|
|
This
information has been developed using
the following resources: Centers
for Disease Control and Preparedness,
American Red Cross,
Federal Emergency
Management Agency and New York City
Office of Emergency Management.
|
|
|
Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Your Emergency Preparedness
Team
Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
