PREPAREDNESS GUIDE

Flooding preparedness

What to do before, during, and after flooding.

GENERAL GUIDANCE. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.

BE INFORMED
BE PREPARED
BE READY

If flooding threaten now

Take these actions right away.

FOLLOW LOCAL GUIDANCE

Use official warnings to understand the current threat.

Follow local evacuation or shelter instructions early.

Keep monitoring authoritative local updates.

Emergency instructions from local officials take priority over this general guide.

Take practical steps now to be safer and more prepared.

1Know your local riskLearn how flooding can affect your home and routes.

2Make a household planChoose contacts, meeting places, and a plan for pets.

3Prepare an emergency kitGather water, food, medication, light, and charging power.

4Practice your responseMake sure everyone knows when to shelter or leave.

Stay aware while conditions and official guidance develop.

1Check for immediate dangerLook for injuries and hazards before moving around.

2Expect conditions to changeSecondary hazards and updated instructions may follow.

3Use trusted informationFollow emergency managers and the responsible public agencies.

4Contact carefullyUse text messages when networks are congested and preserve battery power.

Pair local alerts with authoritative hazard guidance.