洪水每年造成30 000多名美国人流离失所;专家建议为保持安全而采取准备步骤。 Flooding displaces over 30,000 Americans annually; experts advise preparation steps to stay safe.

洪水是美国最常见和最严重的环境灾难,每年造成30,000多人流离失所。 Flooding, the most common and severe environmental disaster in the US, displaces over 30,000 people annually. 专家们建议采取三步准备措施:通过审查洪泛区地图了解你的风险,制定撤离路线和紧急接触计划,并采取行动,为宠物和家庭成员建立一个配有食物、水和重要文件等必需品的应急包。 Experts recommend three steps to prepare: know your risks by reviewing flood zone maps, make a plan with evacuation routes and emergency contacts, and take action by creating an emergency kit with essentials like food, water, and vital documents for pets and family members. 另外还建议检查老年邻居和有年幼子女的邻居。 Checking on elderly neighbors and those with young children is also advised.