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if you live in an area prone to flooding.”
Cline adds that tropical storms or depressions can be just as damaging or deadly as a hurricane. Last year, Hurricane Gaston had weakened to a tropical depression when it entered , central Virginia. However, heavy rain caused record flooding in the region resulting in mne deaths and major damage to homes and businesses. Hurricane Isabel was a tropical storm when she entered Virginia, but caused damage to 75% of the state, making it one of the costliest disasters in Virginia’s history.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, in cooperation with the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials, offers these safety tips to protect lives and reduce property damage:
Before the storm
Know your risk. Consult your local emergency management office to find out if your area is flood-prone or for local
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