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Flooding after a storm can create dangerous driving conditions, so follow warnings about flooded roads. Never drive through flooded areas.
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Never Drive Through Flooded Areas
- Never drive through flooded areas.
- Flooding after a storm can create dangerous driving conditions, so follow warnings about flooded roads.
Get tips on floodwater safety at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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