Strengthen Flood Preparedness in Your Community With an Emergency Notification System

According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding is the number one storm-related killer in the U.S. Flash floods are typically caused by thunderstorms that are slow-moving or continue to move over an area repeatedly, or heavy rains from tropical storms or hurricanes.

The risk for flooding can change rapidly, as the intensity and location of heavy rainfall can only be forecast a few days ahead of time, at best. In some cases, floods can even develop within hours or minutes, depending on how intense the rain is, how long the rain lasts and the characteristics of the area. For example, the conditions of the soil, ground cover and the general topography of the region all contribute to how fast a flood can develop.

To keep residents safe during a heavy rain and flood season, OnSolve CodeRED makes it easy for agencies and officials to deliver mass communication when dangerous weather is on the way. This mass text messaging service can cover a variety of flood-related scenarios.

• Precautionary evacuation notices can be sent to residents who live near rivers at risk for overflow.
• Shelter locations can be provided during and after a flood with a mass texting service to people who’ve been displaced from their homes due to severe rain damage.
• CodeRED Weather Warning can automatically notify subscribers of flash floods, with a direct feed from the National Weather Service, allowing residents in certain geographic areas to receive automated emergency alerts without the need for human intervention.

During this flood season, communities are counting on local officials to use a reliable mass notification system to keep them safe and informed. Find out how everyone can get to high ground faster when every second counts. To learn more, check out our Flood Preparedness Kit.