Be Red Cross Ready

Published 2009
Type Communication materials
Theme Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Disasters
Language English
Pages: 1
Uploader Sima Balkhi
Publisher(s) Red Cross
Sector(s)
Location(s) USA
Author(s) Red Cross
Disaster(s) Natural disasters
Source: Be Red Cross Ready
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Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area.