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Effects of Flooding in 2020

Floods are no joke. The impact they leave on the local community and environment can still be felt years after the disaster. Even minor floods can do a remarkable amount of damage.

Understanding the dangerous effects of flooding is an important step in understanding flood safety. Knowing the risks gives you an idea of how to respond to an approaching flood, both proactively and after the fact. Let’s take a closer look at the impact a flood might have on a local community.

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Local Populations

Towns or neighborhoods in the path of a flood experience significant devastation. People’s homes are damaged or destroyed entirely. Others may only suffer a loss of power or running water, but extended periods of either can make life very difficult. But there are more hazards than the immediate danger of a flood. Floodwaters can bring diseases, wild animals, and hazardous substances uncomfortably close to local residents. Even a mild flood affects everyone in some fashion.

Environmental Consequences

Floods can devastate local animal populations for rather obvious reasons. However, a more significant risk comes from the substances floodwaters tend to spread. Gas, oil, biohazardous waste, trash, and even nuclear waste in one recorded incident can spread for miles from their point of origin. This is dangerous enough for people living in the affected area–imagine the impact that can have on the surrounding plant and animal life!

Economic Impact

Floods cause extensive damage, and repairing that damage costs a significant amount of money to both residents and local governments. From rebuilding homes and businesses to deploying emergency response teams, there’s no shortage of costly requirements for recovery. Impacted communities may not fully recover for years to come.

Pro Tip: When it comes to floods, the best long-term strategy is to be proactive. Learn what you can do ahead of time to reduce the risk of flooding and reduce the impact when it does happen.

Picking Up the Pieces

Floods can devastate large areas, displace many people, and cause significant damage to infrastructure and natural environments alike. Fortunately, there’s always hope after a flood. Working with your community and emergency workers can help rebuild the area and prepare for a future flood.

Join the conversation to learn more about recovering after a flood.

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