There is record rainfall during tropical weather. In floods, experts offer advice on staying safe.
It doesn’t take a catastrophic storm to produce major damage, as evidenced by the extreme weather that has been experienced in various parts of the United States in recent weeks. One example is the torrential rain that Tropical Storm Debby brought to sections of the Southeast.
After making landfall in Florida as a weak Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday, the slow-moving system that was hanging over Georgia and the Carolinas caused flooding in low-lying areas and, when combined with other weather, left people without power in locations as far away as Ohio and New York City. At least six people have perished; some were killed by falling trees, some by flooded roads, and other governments have declared states of emergency in anticipation of additional rain.
Experts argue that disaster planning can make all the difference when weather patterns change as a result of global warming and catastrophic storms become more regular, even in areas where people previously believed to be relatively safe.
How would you respond to record rainfall?
According to Victoria Salinas, who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s resilience program, it’s critical to research your insurance coverage well in advance of severe weather and to determine whether your property complies with current building requirements.
Checking in on neighbors, subscribing to real-time city, county, and FEMA weather alerts, and paying attention to local politicians and the news are also essential when storms approach.
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