Flood Facts:

Find out if you live in a flood-prone area from your local emergency management office or Red Cross chapter. Ask whether your property is above or below the flood stage water level and learn about the history of flooding for your community. Purchase a battery back up sump pump system to protect against primary pump failure and excessive water intake. Request information on preparing for floods and flash floods. If you live in a frequently flooded area, stockpile emergency building materials. These include plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber nails, hammer and saw, pry bar, shovels and sandbags.

Who is at Risk?

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the U.S., and nearly everybody has some risk of flooding. Virtually every U.S. state and territory has floods. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates that 10 million U.S. households are located in high flood risk areas.

How to Prevent Flood Damage?

Do not store valuables and appliances in the basement or elevate them to a safe distance from the floor.

Be sure that your fuse box and utility meter are above expected flood level.

Consider flood insurance, your standard policy does not cover flood damage.

Purchase a battery back up pump with at least a 2 inch flow through to accommodate a 4inch draintile.

Plan and practice an evacuation route.

Extreme Flooding!

If indoors - Turn on radio or TV to get the latest info.
If told to leave - LEAVE!
If outdoors - Go to high ground.
If you drive to a flooded area, turn around - avoid it.
If car stalls, ABANDON IT and go to high ground.

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