Preparing for a Storm

7/31/2024 (Permalink)

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States.

• Know types of flood risks in your area. Visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center https://msc.fema.gov/portal for information.
• Sign up for your community's warning system (EAS) The Emergency Alert System.
• If flash flooding is a risk in your location, monitor potential sign, such a heavy rain.
• Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans,and flash flood response.
• Gather supplies in case you have to leave immediately or if services are cut off including medications, pet needs, batteries or and other critical equipment.
• Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. It typically takes up to 30 days to go into effect. Get Flood coverage under the(NFIP) the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password protected digital copies.
• Protect your property by moving valuables to higher levels, declutter drains and gutters, install check valves and consider a sump pump with a battery.