Did you know that July through September is flash flood season in Southern Nevada? The Clark County Regional Flood Control District (The District) held its annual press conference in late June to kick off the season and inform the community about the progress of flood control.

To help people better understand the dangers of flash floods, The District is taking a grass roots approach to educate the community about how flood control works, its impact on the community, and some safety tips be mindful of.  Believe it or not, half of all flood-related deaths are caused by people attempting to drive though moving water.

Figure 1 Pictured above is the animated character, “Drainger Danger” was designed to bridge the awareness gap with creative messaging to educate and entertain younger audiences.

Click here to see what happens when water takes the wheel in this virtual reality experience of a flash flood in Las Vegas from the driver’s perspective.

The next time you get a flash flood warning, remember Drainger Dangers says, Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Help boost awareness by sharing images and videos with the hashtags #WaterAlwaysWins and #TurnAroundDontDrown.

For more information about The District and resources available, please visit regionalflood.org.

This summer, be on the lookout for grass roots outreach teams at various community events looking to engage and educate about this campaign.