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Climate change is linked to an increased frequency and intensity of floods. Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to heavier downpours. Rising sea levels also increase the risk of coastal flooding, especially during high tides and storm surges. By understanding this risk, individuals and communities can better prepare for more severe weather events.
Find out if you live in a flood zone
Your country's emergency or safety management agency will likely have resources available for your reference, such as flood maps from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency. You can also refer to your local planning department for more precise insights, or ask your insurance provider whether your property is in a flood zone.
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Evaluate local preparedness
As climate change makes natural disasters more severe and frequent, many people are finding themselves exposed to unfamiliar threats. Preparation can be the difference between life and death.
Take the quiz: Are you prepared for a climate disaster?
Ask if your community has climate disaster resilience planning
Take precautions
Start by creating an emergency kit, developing an evacuation plan, and figuring out how you'll stay informed if disaster strikes. You could also consider a property assessment to help you make preparations such as installing flood barriers, elevating certain electrical systems, landscaping, and improving drainage. And don't forget to make sure your insurance covers flooding damage.
Check out the article below from Ready.gov for more preparation tips, and refer to your local safety departments for relevant information.