ELBERT COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Home | Domestic Terrorism | EMA | Floods | Hazardous Materials | Extreme Heat Tips | Hurricanes
Severe Thunder Storms | Tornadoes | Sever Winter Weather


Floods and Flash Floods

There are several different kinds of flooding, three of which can occur in Georgia -
river floods, coastal floods, and urban floods.


Did you Know?
Flash floods are the # 1 weather-related killer in the United States.

Only six inches of fast-moving water can knock a person  off his or her feet.

Only two feet of water can float a full-size automobile.

Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle-related.


What To Do... Know the flood risks in your community.

If you live in an area that is subject to flooding, obtain flood insurance.

Monitor weather reports on radio/ TV or NOAA weather radio.

In the event of a long-term flood event, store drinking water in clean bathtubs and other containers.

Keep a supply of food that requires no refrigeration and little cooking.

Be aware of downed power lines or other utility disruptions.

Avoid flooded areas; do not drive on flooded roads; evacuate a vehicle that is stalled in a flooded area.




Elbert County Central Communications Elbert County EMS Elbert County First Responder Home Elbert County Fire Department Elbert County EMA
(c)2006 Elbert County Emergency Services
Page Last Updated 27 March 2006
Site Maintained By
BCS