Getting Prepared for a Flood

March 15, 2016

Source: FEMA

There are many easy and affordable ways for individuals, families, and communities to take action to be prepared for a flood emergency. Share these messages in your community so residents are ready when a flood strikes.

America’s PrepareAthon! How to Prepare for a Flood offers recommendations to help protect loved ones and valuables:

• Sign up for local alerts and warnings, download apps, and/or check access for wireless emergency alerts;
• Create and test your family emergency communication plan;
• Assemble or update emergency supplies;
• Conduct a drill to practice emergency response actions; and
• Participate in a preparedness discussion, training, or class (FEMA offers a Citizen Preparedness Course).

When people prepare and practice for an emergency event such as a flood, it can make a real difference in their ability to take an immediate and well-informed action. Get started by accessing flood resources on the America’s PrepareAthon! web site.