How Much Warning Do You Have to Defend Against Flooding?
At Big Bags USA® , we often hear people say, "We just don't have time to react," which is sometimes true for certain "pop-up storms." However, if areas have had problems in the past with flooding, they should have the proper tools on hand to be able to go into "action mode" and reduce potential damages. Advances in technology have allowed us to better predict when flooding might occur. The weather channel consistently gives areas ample time to prepare by releasing flood watches and flood warnings. What is the difference between a watch and a warning? How much time do you have to prepare? What products do you need to have on hand? We’re going to address these questions and more. Watch Vs. Warning - What’s the Difference? It’s important to know the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning. The Red Cross website states the difference like this: A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or flash flood is possible. A flood/flash flood ...