A Flood Is Coming, Are You Prepared?

2/13/2020 (Permalink)

Flooding can result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges, or water systems overflowing. Although flooding can develop slowly or quickly and is temporary, knowing what to do before a flood hits, can keep you safe. 

What Can You Do Beforehand? 

• Know the type of flood risk in your area. 
• Make sure you have signed up for your community's warning system. 
• If flash floods are a risk in your location, monitor potential signs. 
• Learn evacuation routes, shelter plans, and practice your flash flood response. 
• Make an emergency kit and keep it a safe place. Include items for your pets and extra medication. 
• Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Remember, it takes 30 days for a new policy to go in to affect. 
• Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create and save password-protected digital copies. 
• Before rain or snow, clean out your gutters. Move your valuables to higher locations.