CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Department of Homeland Security is conducting a study in Mecklenburg County by supplying rain gauges equipped with technology that will help save lives.
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“More people die from flooding than any other natural disaster and most of these people die in their car,” said John Wendel, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.
In the video at the top of this webpage, the new and unprecedented testing taking place in the area.
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