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types of weather such as severe thunderstorms, a tropical weather
system or a hurricane can cause flooding problems for Florida.
When there is excessive rainfall in a short time span, ditches,
rivers and lakes can overflow into low-lying or poorly drained
areas and thus creating a flood. Because of Florida's flat terrain,
once an area is flooded, it is difficult to drain accumulated
water quickly and this can pose a risk to motorists in the area.
If your area becomes flooded, please remember the following
Do's and Don'ts:
Do
- Restrict children from playing in flooded areas.
- Drinking water should be tested before drinking.
- Stay away from downed power lines.
- Wash canned goods that come in contact with flood waters
with soap and hot water.
Don’t
- Drive into water of an unknown depth. As little as one
foot of water can move most cars off the road. Most flood-related
deaths occur at night and are vehicular.
- Do not use fresh food that has come in contact with floodwaters.
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