Flooding

Flooding is the most common disaster in the United States. It can easily sweep away homes, vehicles and people and causes untold money in repairs every year. Just 6 inches of water can sweep a person off their feet and just 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. Consider purchasing flood insurance, most homeowner's insurance does not cover flooding, you can find more information about that here.

Prepare now:

Know your risk for flooding. You can use FEMA's Flood Map Center to find information.
Sign up for a warning system. Sagadahoc county uses the CodeRED Community Alerting system which is free to sign up with.
Know your evacuation routes.
Protect your home by doing things such as installing a sump pump, keeping important paperwork in watertight containers and keep drains and gutters clear of debris.

During a Flood:

NEVER drive or try to walk through flooded area's. A very small amount of water can easily wash you or a vehicle away.
Do not drive on bridges over flooded bodies of water. Swift moving water and debris can easily damage the structure of the bridge.
Listen to emergency alerts put out by authorities, the actions you may need to take will depend on the type of flooding that is occurring and where it is.