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Flood

Yellow house surrounded by trees and floodwater

Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This home and section of Snohomish was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee. (FEMA/Nauman)

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. Many times flooding comes as a hazard from another disaster, such as a hurricane.

  • Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property. Advice from FEMA on how to recover from a flood.
  • Floods. Personal health and safety information from the CDC.
  • Flooding. Advice from the EPA about keeping drinking water and food safe for consumption as well as issues of mold and wastewater.
  • Flash Floods. From the American Red Cross, advice on what to do when a flash flood watch or warning has been issued.
  • After a Flood: The First Steps. From the American Red Cross, how to get help, tips on staying healthy, and how to clean up and repair your home.

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