With the recent hurricane and flooding in the Carolinas, this information AccuWeather is providing is helpful and timely as California’s rainy season approaches. October is California Flood Preparedness Month, with October 20-26 designated as Flood Preparedness Week.

From AccuWeather – Floods may not inspire as much fascination and terror as hurricanes and tornadoes, but they can be just as devastating and cause destruction on a more massive scale. Knowing what to do before, during and after a flood can save your life and help minimize the damages to property. “Floods are the most common and costly disasters we see in the U.S.,” said Rafael Lemaitre, director of public affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (more)