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Hurricane Dorian continues advancing north and, this morning, the storm made landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. North Carolina and Virginia are likely to experience continued severe weather with high winds, torrential rain and flash flooding throughout the day. Remember: Stay out of floodwaters – Turn Around, Don’t Drown! If you evacuated, do not try to return home...

As we mentioned in our post Winter will end – Floods will begin: "Winter has brought a lot of rain and flooding in the West"... see? FEMA Activates To Support California with Potential Oroville Auxiliary Spillway Failure Oakland Regional Response Coordination Center Moves to 24-Hour Operations OAKLAND, Calif. --  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA...

While this Winter has brought a lot of rain and flooding in the West, Spring Floods will impact the entire country as weather begins to warm... Prepare for Spring Flooding Prepare for possible spring flooding now before it sneaks up on you. Follow these tips from Ready.gov to make sure you, your family and your home are ready for flooding...

Floods - why are we talking about them in Summer? They happen... not just from summer storms, and rain melt, but also from storm surge and hurricanes creating inland flooding. The summer season brings warm temperatures and longer days, but it can also bring heavy rains that can increase your risk for one of the most common disasters in the...

Before a Flood • Learn whether your home, school or place of work is at risk of flooding. • Find alternate routes to important locations. • Have a "Go Bag" ready. • Make a family communications plan. • If evacuation orders are issued in advance, follow them. During a Flood • Never drive or walk into flood waters. • If told to evacuate, do so immediately. • Get...

Earthquakes in California - Well that was the idea, but seismic activity is up Globally in areas that never worried about Earthquakes before. Tornadoes & Hurricanes have been ravaging areas that previously weren't concerned with weather disasters. Wherever you are, you should be prepared to survive for at least 72 hours without outside services, better, have supplies and a plan to sustain your workplace or household...

28,084 New National Flood Insurance Program Policies Purchased in California since August! Both FEMA & California OES began warning Californians of the need to get Flood insurance toward the end of 2015. As the National Weather Service predicted heavy El Niño induced rainfall for drought-stricken California, authorities warned Californians to take precautions and get coverage for potential damage as these...

We are at the last day of the 4th week of National Preparedness Month. We hope you have taken some lessons from the articles shared each week... be ready so you can care for yourself and others around you - Disasters happen, but they don't have to be the end of the world as we know it... preparedness matters. Next week...

During Week 2 of National Preparedness Month, we are focusing on Wildfires., But take a look back at last week, too - did you consider your risk if flood?  Flood-related injuries and deaths are often the result of individuals trapped in floodwaters. The best way to stay safe is to leave areas that flood and avoid floodwaters. Be ready for Floods...

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere. Protect yourself and your property, and take the steps now so that you can act quickly when you, your home, or your business is in danger. Here in the Week 1 of National Preparedness Month we're focusing on Floods: Floods 💦 What is a Flood Warning? What is...