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Flood Safety Preparedness Week
March 6-10, 2023  March 6-10, 2023 is Flood Safety Preparedness Week for the state of Georgia. Flooding is no stranger to the Southeast and can sometimes be quickly evolving or long in duration. In the last five years, seven large-scale flooding events have made the list of 'Billion-Dollar Disasters' nationwide, not including an additional 18 flood-producing, landfalling tropical systems that made the list as well. In the same time, Georgia alone has documented more than 715 flood reports, amounting to $10.9 million dollars.
Although Flood Safety
This week is an opportune time to learn about and prepare for flooding events. Topics include:
When flooding occurs, we rely on our partners and customers to report flooding in their communities! Not only do these reports help the National Weather Service verify warnings, but they help meteorologists and hydrologists better relate radar and rain gauge data to corresponding weather. If you observe flooding in your area, report it to the National Weather Service at 1-866-763-4466. To learn more about the spotter program, visit the Storm Spotter Information page. For additional information regarding Flood Safety Preparedness Week please visit the links above or the national page using the QR code below.  |
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