Flood Preparation
When a Flood is Imminent
Call or visit your town hall, community center or other local government office to find out about your community’s disaster preparedness plans.
Establish a family plan that includes escape routes and a pre-arragned meeting place where family members can reunite if people become separated.
Designate an out-of-town relative as the emergency contact point for family members.
Make copies of important documents such as; Will, Mortgage, Insurance Policies, Insurance Cards. Place them in a waterproof container so they can be accessible and easily transported should you need to leave your home.
Create an emergency kit which includes:
- 3 day supply of drinking water for each family member (1 gallon per person per day)
- Extra water for cooking and washing
- Canned goods and other non perishable foods that don’t require cooking
- First Aid kit
- Toiletries (toilet paper, soap, bleach (for disinfecting), diapers, etc)
- Battery powered radio, lanterns and cooking equipment
- Extra batteries
- Flashlights and batteries
- Clothing
- Blankets
- Prescription medications
- Credit cards and cash
- If you have pets include pet food
- Important documents (insurance policies, wills, etc)
Whenever there is a risk of a flood, monitor local weather stations to keep informed of the impending threat, and always obey evacuation rules from local authorities.
