Flood Safety Preparedness Week Begins March 11 [Video]

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, recognizes March 11-15 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. The week encourages all Georgians to act now to prepare for flooding before it happens.

“Individuals and families are left with little or no time to prepare or evacuate due to flooding happening at any time of the year,” GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings said. “Early preparation for this event is vital in order to prevent severe impacts of flooding to life and property.”

In the last five years, nine large-scale flooding events made the list of ‘Billion-Dollar Disasters’ nationwide, not including an additional 17 flood-producing, landfalling tropical systems that made the list as well. Georgia alone has documented more than 780 flood reports, amounting to $12.8 million dollars in damage to homes and infrastructure.

Flood Safety Preparedness Week showcases a new tip each day to inform you …