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000 NOUS41 KCTP 191032 PNSCTP PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046- 049>053-056>059-063>066-200400- Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 632 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024 ...PENNSYLVANIA FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK 2024... The National Weather Service has declared March 18th through March 22nd to be Flood Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. Today`s topic: Turn Around Don`t Drown. Turn Around Don`t Drown is a NOAA National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of walking through or driving a vehicle through flood waters. Why is Turn Around Don`t Drown so important? Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather hazard. The main reason is that people underestimate the force and power of water. More than half of all flood related deaths result from vehicles being swept downstream. Many of these deaths are preventable. What can you do to avoid getting caught is this situation? Follow these safety rules: Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite news source for vital weather information. If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding, such as dips, low spots, canyons, and washes. Avoid areas already flooded...especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around Don`t Drown. Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening conditions. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. Topics for the rest of flood awareness week: Wednesday: Flood Information. Thursday: Flooding Causes and Severity. Friday: Flood alerts. $$ MRS

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