March 11-15, 2019 is Flood Safety Preparedness Week for the state of Georgia. Floods are no stranger to the Southeast, with 144 flooding events amounting to $9.9 million in damage reported in Georgia since January 2015. Forty-one of these events occurred in December 2015 alone as persistent rains significantly impacted the area the week of Christmas. The Epic Floods of September 2009 remains one of the most catastrophic flooding events in modern history, causing 10 deaths, 1 injury, and over $500 million in damages from flooding and flash flooding combined. This week is an opportune time to learn about and prepare for flooding events. Topics include:

Monday - Flood Safety and Awareness
Tuesday- Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Wednesday- Types of Floods
Thursday- NWS Services
Friday- NWS Partner Services