Be Aware!

• Flooding is the #1 natural hazard in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, both in frequency and in damage to property
• Frequent local floods are due to our climate and our "lay of the land"
• Understand why it floods
• 90% of all natural disasters in this country involve flooding
• 83% of local floods are flash floods, the most dangerous kind of flood
• Most flood deaths happen in vehicles 
• 25% of flood insurance claims come from areas not shown in a FEMA floodplain
• Most floods don't qualify for federal disaster aid, but flood insurance will cover all flood-related damages
• Build an A.R.K. - build your flood Awareness, Responsibility and Knowledge
• Know if there are current weather watches, warnings or advisories for Charlotte-Mecklenburg
   

Be Prepared!