What: National Hurricane Preparedness media availability
Who: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
When: Monday, May 16, 2022, 10 a.m.
Where: Addison Drive at McMullen Creek - 5123 Addison Drive, Charlotte, NC
Why: Hurricane season is June 1-Nov. 30. In 2021, there were 21 named tropical systems in the Atlantic Basin. Inland flooding is the second leading cause of fatalities during tropical storms and hurricanes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is sharing important information as NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) prediction is for another active hurricane season.
Topics to be discussed:
- Flood safety tips
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Floodplain information – learn if your property is in a floodplain
- Low-cost flood sensors
- Flood Information Notification System (FINS) – track rainfall and stream levels near your home
- Sign-up for CharMeck Alerts
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