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Stay away from floodwater. It can pose a drowning risk for anyone–even expert swimmers.
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Stay safe during a flood.
Stay away from floodwater. It can pose a drowning risk for anyone–even expert swimmers.
For more flood safety tips, visit www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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