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ALT An older man in a straw hat holds a child in a sunlit field, symbolizing family safety and emergency preparedness. Text reads "Americans stand ready. To keep their loved ones safe by preparing for emergencies and disasters"
ALT During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Remain aware and monitor local radio and television. 1- Get to higher ground. Get out of the areas subject to flooding. 2- Do not drive into water. Do not drive or walk into flooded areas. It only takes 6" of water to know you off your feet. 3- Stay informed.
ALT Key Messages: 1. Tropical storm conditions are expected to spread across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands, where a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect, today and will continue through tonight. 2. Heavy rains from Gonzalo could affect the eastern islands of Cabo Verde and the western coast of Africa between Guinea-Bissau to Senegal today through Saturday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible along the western coast of Africa with some isolated flash flood concerns for the eastern islands of Cabo Verde.
ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se anticipa que las condiciones de tormenta tropical se propaguen por porciones de las Islas de Cabo Verde, donde un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical está en efecto, hoy y continuarán hasta esta noche. 2. Las fuertes lluvias de Gonzalo podrían afectar las islas orientales de Cabo Verde y la costa oeste de África entre Guinea-Bissau a Senegal hoy hasta el sábado. Es posible que se produzcan áreas de inundaciones repentinas a lo largo de la costa oeste de África, con algunos peligros de inundaciones repentinas aisladas en las islas del este de Cabo Verde.
ALT FEMA alert cautioning against disaster fraudsters posing as inspectors, emphasizing verifying credentials and not sharing bank or registration details.
ALT Family reviewing emergency plan with map highlighting evacuation routes and safe meeting spots.
ALT Family of three and a dog watching sunset near a vehicle, emphasizing evacuation readiness and planning exits.
ALT Illustration of a house showing how to keep trees 30 feet away from your property. Clear the area around your home of anything that will burn. This includes wood piles, dry leaves, newspapers, and other brush. Get prepared at Ready.gov.
ALT Illustration showing a person in floodwaters at night with warnings to avoid bridges and not to drive or swim through floodwaters.
ALT A multigenerational family smiling outdoors, symbolizing readiness for emergencies during National Preparedness Month.
ALT Silhouettes of two people shaking hands with text urging community disaster preparedness to strengthen the nation.
ALT Young boy wiping forehead with arm, holding a small fan, illustrating signs of heat illness like heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps.
ALT Hand holding a phone displaying the FEMA app with a flooded neighborhood and submerged cars in the background with the text: Don't be washed away. Be flood ready with the FEMA app. Download the free FEMA app today: fema.gov/app.
ALT Red first aid kits and emergency supplies packed in a car trunk promoting low-cost emergency kit preparation.
ALT Red car partially submerged in floodwater on a residential street with warning text about flood dangers.
ALT A fire fighter is hosing a wildfire and a truck is driving on the road away from the fire.
ALT aerial photo of a flood neighborhood with first responders in a boat with the CDC NIOSH logo
ALT Three generations of women smiling closely together, promoting family safety and preparedness for emergencies.