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Understanding your risk and knowing what you can do before, during, and after a disaster event can make a lot of difference! Below, we have pulled together an assortment of information to help you when this happens.

Local Resources for Lynchburg Communities

The City of Lynchburg’s Flood Awareness webpage has a lot of information for local residents, including:

Lynchburg Alerts: Register to get critical information about emergencies

Lynchburg Climate Resilience: Learn about the Heat Mapping Study done by Randolph College, University of Lynchburg, and Sweet Briar College.

 

Other Resources

Make a Plan

Protecting Children’s Health During and After Natural Disasters

FEMA’s Emergency Alert System

Reopening Outdoor Public Spaces After Flooding

Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance

Reentering Your Flooded Home

Prepare Your Business for Inland Flooding

Learn How Climate Change Impacts Affect Inland Flooding

Climate Equity Infographic
Climate Risks in Lynchburg Infographic
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