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Extended Flood Watch Alert: Multiple Iowa Counties Braced for Potential Flash Flooding Through Late Tuesday

Des Moines, Iowa — Residents across multiple counties in Iowa are under a flood watch until 1 a.m. CDT Wednesday due to impending heavy rainfall that continues to pose a serious risk of flash flooding. This alert encompasses areas in central, northeast, south central, and southeast Iowa, significantly impacting both rural and urban locations. The National Weather Service indicates that affected regions include Grundy, Jasper, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama counties in central Iowa. In the …

U.S. CPSC Issues Urgent Warning to California Flood Victims: Protect Your Home and Family from Hidden Dangers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people affected by flooding in Southern California to take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, explosion, and fires. The commission is warning residents of the dangers posed by wet appliances, particularly the risk of electrocution if they come into contact with electrical sources in flooded homes. It advises homeowners to have professionals or gas and electric companies evaluate their homes …