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Hurricane Agnes (1972) produced floods in the Northeast United States which contributed to 122 deaths and $6.4 billion in damages. Long after the winds from Hurricane Diane (1955) subsided, the storm brought inland flooding to Pennsylvania, New York, and New England contributing to nearly 200 deaths and $4.2 billion in damages.
Freshwater floods accounted for more than half (59%) of U.S. tropical cyclone deaths over the past 30 years. These floods are why 63% of U.S. tropical cyclone deaths during that period occurred in inland counties.
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At least 23% of U.S. tropical cyclone deaths occur to people who drown in, or attempting to abandon, their cars.
78% of children killed by tropical cyclones drowned in freshwater floods.
So, the next time you hear hurricane -- think inland flooding!
What can you do?
When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding.
Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone.
If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media.
Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water.
Do not attempt to cross flowing water. As little as six inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
Develop a flood emergency action plan.
Have flood insurance. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make assumptions. Check your policy.
The National Flood Insurance Program, is a pre-disaster flood mitigation and insurance protection program. The National Flood Insurance Program makes federally backed flood insurance available to residents and business owners
National Flood Insurance Program call 1-888-CALL-FLOOD ext. 445, TDD# 1-800-427-5593.
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