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There are different reasons a community may flood; storm surge, river flooding or heavy rainfall. Low-lying or poorly drained areas can also increase a community's flood risk. To protect yourself, learn what flood threats affect your community.
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Flood Statistics
- As little as one foot of (moving) water can move most cars off the road.
- Just six inches of fast-moving flood water can sweep a person off his or her feet.
- Most flood-related deaths occur at night and are vehicular.
- Urban and small stream flash floods often occur in less than one hour.
- Tropical cyclones pose significant risk well inland due to fresh water flooding.
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Dino J. Villani,
Director of Public Safety
6 11th Ave, Suite G-1
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850) 651-7150
Fax: (850) 651-7170
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