Be prepared for flooding.
- Prepare:
- Know Your Flood Risk: Determine if you live in a flood-prone area.
- Flood Insurance: Purchase flood insurance (standard homeowner's insurance doesn't cover it).
- Elevate Valuables: Move items to higher floors.
- Sandbagging: Use sandbags to protect your property if time permits.
- During:
- Evacuate immediately if instructed.
- Never drive through floodwaters: "Turn around, don't drown!"
- Move to higher ground.
- After:
- Stay away from floodwaters: They may be contaminated.
- Be cautious of structural damage before re-entering your home.
- Report damage and file insurance claims