• Flood Safety (5)

    From Daryl Stout@618:250/33 to All on Fri Mar 19 00:01:41 2021
    Public Information Statement
    National Weather Service Little Rock AR
    600 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

    ...Today's Topic for Flood Safety Awareness Week is Partner
    Resources...

    The National Weather Service, in cooperation with the Arkansas
    Department of Emergency Management, has proclaimed the week of
    March 15th through the 19th as Flood Safety Awareness Week
    in Arkansas. Each day during the week will feature information
    about a different flood related topic.

    ...Partner Resources...

    The National Weather Service works with and relies on strategic
    partners involved in river observations, reservoir management,
    floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, flood
    preparedness, and safety to reduce the loss of life and property
    due to floods. Today we are sharing some great tools from several
    of our partners.

    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ------------------------------------------

    Safety Information: www.ready.gov

    Safety Kit Assembly: www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

    Property Protection and Flood Insurance: www.floodsmart.gov

    Assess Your Flood Risk: msc.fema.gov

    United States Army Corps of Engineers
    -------------------------------------

    Little Rock District www.swl.usace.army.mil/

    Memphis District www.mvm.usace.army.mil/

    Vicksburg District www.mvk.usace.army.mil/

    United States Geological Survey
    -------------------------------

    Address: www.usgs.gov/media/images/little-rock-ar-usgs

    Water Watch: waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?id=ww

    Water Alert - National Water Information System: maps.waterdata.usgs.gov/mapper/wateralert/

    Arkansas Floodplain Association (AFMA)
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    Address: www.arkansasfloods.org/

    Arkansas Natural Resources Division (ANRD) ------------------------------------------

    Address: www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/natural-resources/

    The National Weather Service works with many of these key partners
    to complete the mission of protecting life and property. Some
    additional key partners are the National Hydrologic Warning Council, Association of State Floodplain Managers, the National Safety
    Council, media outlets, and many other government and private sector organizations. For more information about any of our partners, or to
    learn about partners local to your area, contact your local NWS
    office.

    &&

    As we wrap up the 2021 Flood Safety Awareness Week, remember that
    flooding can occur in any of the fifty states or U.S. territories
    at any time of the year. Prepare yourself, your family, and your
    home. Be aware of potential flooding in your area, Turn Around Don’t
    Drown, and help make the U.S. a more Weather Ready Nation! www.weather.gov/wrn/

    $$
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