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When thunder roars, go indoors! Pay attention to Floods Wildfires
weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the Wildfires can occur at any time throughout the year and
to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter. A sturdy United States and can occur in any U.S. state or territory. anywhere in the country. These events are usually triggered
building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm. If Flooding can happen during any season, but some areas by lightning or accidents and often begin unnoticed. The
necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. of the country are at greater risk at certain times of the destruction caused by wildfires depends on the size of the
Do not touch anything metal. If boating or swimming, year. Coastal areas are at greater risk for flooding during fire, the landscape, the amount of fuel in the path of the fire,
get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle hurricane season (i.e., June to November), while the and the direction and intensity of the wind. Fires spread
immediately. Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger Midwest is more at risk in the spring and during heavy quickly igniting brush, trees and homes. Each year many
of falling on your home. Consider buying surge protectors, summer rains. Ice jams occur in the spring in the Northeast homes are destroyed by a major wildfire. Homes that survive
lightning rods or a lightning protection system to protect and Northwest. Even the deserts of the Southwest are almost always do so because the homeowners were prepared.
your home, appliances, and electronic devices. at risk during the late summer monsoon season. It is Before a wildfire strikes your area prepare an emergency
Tornadoes particularly important to be prepared for flooding if kit, reduce sources of fuel near your property, use irrigation,
About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year, you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, such allow for open space, plant fire-resistant landscaping, and
and every state is at risk. Tornadoes can strike in any season, as a lake, marsh or canal; along a coast; or downstream plan evacuation routes from home and work.
but most often occur in the spring and summer months. from a dam or levee. The physical destruction caused by Additional Resources
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms, spawned from flooding depends on the speed and level of the water, the Prepare now by signing up for your community’s
powerful thunderstorms. Tornadoes appear as a rotating, duration of the flood, terrain and soil conditions, and the warning system. Information on AlertPBC, Palm Beach
funnel-shaped cloud extending between a thunderstorm built environment (e.g., buildings, roads, and bridges). County’s Emergency Notification System, can be found
and the ground. Some tornadoes are clearly visible, while Everyone should be aware of flood hazards. If you are in on the Palm Beach County Public Safety Division of
others may be hidden from view by rain or nearby low- a flood-prone area, be prepared to evacuate flooded areas Emergency Management webpage: http://discover.pbcgov.
hanging clouds. Winds in most of these storms blow at on short notice, elevate electrical panels and utilities, org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/default.aspx.
100 mph or less, but in the most violent occurrences, wind clear debris from gutters and downspouts, and consider For more information on protecting yourself from
speeds can reach 300 mph. Tornadoes can cause fatalities purchasing flood insurance. natural disasters and protecting your property and
and devastate a community in seconds. Damage paths from Avoid flooded roadways. Turn around. Don’t drown! belongings, please visit www.Ready.gov.
these weather events can exceed one mile wide and 50 Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, NPDES tip: Before a storm, make sure all of your grass
miles long. Everyone is at some risk of this hazard. That’s and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle clippings and tree trimmings have been properly stored – do
why it’s important to establish a protective location, secure away. not leave them outside to become potential projectiles, and
financial, insurance, medical documents and update contact clog the storm drains and canals.
information to prepare for tornadoes.
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