Wolf Administration Outlines Spring Flooding Outlook, Shares Important Preparedness Information
"2018 was the wettest year on record for the state," said state meteorologist
PEMA Deputy Director for Preparedness
"In 2018, more than 5,200 homes sustained some level of damage during multiple weather-related events across the state," Bekanich said. "But no single event met the threshold of 800 homes with major damage or destroyed. It leaves people in limbo during a recovery process that can take months or even years."
Jumper said the following steps are a good start in getting ready for possible flooding:
Learn the difference between a weather watch and weather warning, since each requires different steps to stay safe:
* A flood watch means that flooding may occur. Residents should stay alert, closely monitor rivers and streams, and be prepared to move to high ground quickly.
* A flood warning means that there is actual flooding. Residents should act at once and move to high ground.
* Get a
* Sign up to get weather alerts from a trusted source on your cell phone;
* Determine how you would leave your neighborhood if you needed to evacuate your home;
* Identify where you would meet up with your family (both in your town and an out-of-town location) in the event you were separated when the flooding started;
* Have important documents and essential supplies all in one place so they can be easily taken with you if you need to evacuate; and
* Purchase flood insurance, even if you don't live in a federally-designated flood zone.
"Standard homeowners' insurance typically does not cover flood damage," said Insurance Department Consumer Liaison
Buono noted the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the federal government run flood insurance, says 20 percent of its claims come from outside of SFHAs. Also,
"Flood insurance is now available through both the NFIP and private insurers.
Buono also recommended renters consider flood insurance to protect their possessions, which are typically not covered by either a standard renters' insurance policy, or a landlord's policy which covers the building.
"A flood can take place at any time, and the effects of climate change will continue to make storms more frequent and more intense, making flood preparation even more crucial. That's why flood preparedness and prevention efforts are critical to have in place before a single rain drop falls," said DEP Executive Deputy Secretary for Programs
"Floodwater can be toxic and dangerous, so we encourage people to avoid coming in contact with it,"
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