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Flooding in All Seasons
PDC Global Hazards Atlas displaying PDC Integrated Active Hazards and 3 day precipitation accumulation.
As the year 2012 comes to an end, and 2013 draws nearer, many types of flooding will continue to occur throughout the world—in all regions. In the Northern Hemisphere, floods associated with the winter season, such as those caused by snow-melt, ice jams, and coastal flooding, may occur. While in the Southern Hemisphere, floods associated with the summer season, such as those caused by tropical cyclone-related rain and storm surge, may occur.
Photo of dramatic ice jam forming on the Meduxnekeag River. Photo taken by Canadian Red Cross, Woodstock, New Brunswick.
Regardless of the cause of flooding, it is best to be prepared in all seasons! For more information on how you and your family can better prepare for flooding and other types of disasters, be sure to check out the PDC’s ‘Preparing for Disaster’ webpage, as well as the PDC’s ‘Printable Disaster Checklist’ and start preparing today!
Pacific Disaster Center wishes you and your family a safe and happy Holiday Season! See you in 2013!
Looking Ahead
PDC will continue to monitor areas of high precipitation and keep a close eye on flooding across the globe. Want to find the most up-to-date information on flooding and other hazards occurring in your neighborhood or around the world? Then be sure to download PDC’s free Disaster Alert mobile app available for your iOS or Android devices today! Also be sure to continue to monitor PDC on Twitter, Facebook, and by way of the Global Hazards Atlas.
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