The facts on flash floods

4/29/2013 (Permalink)

Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster. While some of Mother Nature's more demonstrative displays, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, get more public attention, floods are the number one weather-related killer in the U.S.

Flash Floods are the most dangerous kind of flood, combining the nearly unstoppable force of flood waters with deadly unpredictability and speed. The truth is as simple as it is tragic: Just six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock a grown man off his feet, and just two feet of water can cause a car to begin floating.

Should a flash flood strike your area, SERVPRO of Virginia Beach wants you to be equipped with the following tips to help keep you safe.

You cannot outrun a flash flood. Get to higher ground!

Stay away from and keep children away from drainage ditches and storm drains.

Never drive into water covering the road. You do not know how deep it is or if the road underneath the water has been washed away.

If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground if it is safe to do so.

Be especially cautious at night when it is difficult to recognize flood dangers

Do not attempt to cross flowing water is the water is above ankle level

Please contact SERVPRO of Virginia Beach for

Water Removal & Dehumidification
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SERVPRO of Virginia Beach
757-431-1400

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