In the aftermath of a hurricane or other storm that causes severe flooding in coastal regions, search and rescue teams face considerable obstacles. Streets and other access ways might be underwater or blocked by debris. The exact condition of critical infrastructure - such as levees and flood walls, power plants, pipelines, and water and waste-water treatment plants - might be unknown, posing uncertain levels of risk to first responders, local residents, and anyone else in the area. People might be injured or trapped in buildings that become difficult to find or reach.
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