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000 NOUS41 KBTV 150852 PNSBTV NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>011-016>021-152100- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Burlington VT 452 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2024 ...National Flood Safety Awareness Week Continues... The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has declared March 10 through March 16 as Flood Safety Awareness Week. Each day during the awareness week will feature information about a different flood related topic. Today`s topic is Partner Resources. The National Weather Service works with and relies on strategic partners involved in river observations, reservoir management, floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, and 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. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is one of the most important federal partners in the NWS river forecast and warning program. River gages operated by the USGS provide the basis for NWS forecasts and warnings. River stage data can be found on the USGS Water Watch web page at: waterwatch.usgs.gov/. Alerts for river stages are available through the Water Alert - National Water Information System at: maps.waterdata.usgs.gov/mapper/wateralert/. A significant tool in flood protection for homeowners and communities is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Flood losses are not covered by your homeowner`s insurance policy, but are through separate flood insurance as part of the NFIP. Anyone can purchase National Flood Insurance if your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. You can get more information on the National Flood Insurance Program at http://www.floodsmart.gov. Other partner resources: American Red Cross: Family Disaster Plan at: www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH): Flood Safety Information at: www.flash.org/peril/flood Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Safety Information at: ready.gov Safety Kit Assembly at: ready.gov/kit Assess Your Flood Risk at: msc.fema.gov United States Army Core of Engineers: Flood Information at: usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Floods/ Ice Jam Information at: icejam.sec.usace.army.mil The National Weather Service works with many 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 this year`s Flood Safety Awareness Week, remember, 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! weather.gov/wrn. $$

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