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Flooding Preparedness Resources

Essential guides and graphics for staying safe before, during, and after a flood.

Before the Flood

English Language

Difference between a flood watch and a flood warning Prepare for floods before they happen Have your emergency items ready before a flood happens Know where you will meet with friends and family before a flood happens Know where you can stay safe from flooding before the flood happens Prepare for flooding before it happens Flash flooding can escalate quickly Determine if your typical route to home or work can flood, find an alternate route, and make a communication plan with your family Help others to prepare before a flood happens Ways to mitigate storm anxiety Know Your Insurance Policy Are You Covered For Floods?

Spanish Language (Español)

Difference between a flood watch and a flood warning Prepare for floods before they happen Have your emergency items ready before a flood happens Know where you will meet with friends and family before a flood happens Know where you can stay safe from flooding before the flood happens Prepare for flooding before it happens Flash flooding can escalate quickly Determine if your typical route to home or work can flood, find an alternate route, and make a communication plan with your family Help others to prepare before a flood happens Ways to mitigate storm anxiety Know Your Insurance Policy Are You Covered For Floods?

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Prepare for flooding before it happens Make sure you have your emergency items ready before the flood Make a plan on where to meet with friends and family before the next flood happens

Resources for the Disabled

Prepare Before the Next Storm Make a Plan - Functional Needs Make a Plan - Functional Needs Considerations before the storm Tips for Alzheimers and Dementia Hurricane Prep tips for cognitive disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for cognitive disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for mobility impaired Hurricane Prep tips for mobility disabilities Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the deaf and hard of hearing Hurricane Prep tips for the blind Hurricane Prep tips for the blind Hurricane Prep tips for the blind
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During the Flood

English Language

Never drive around barricades You don't know how deep the water is Never drive through floodwaters Don't endanger the lives of rescue teams too by driving into flood waters Driving into floodwaters also endangers those rescuing you Steer clear of flooded roads Three things to do during a flash flood: Stay informed, do not drive, and get to higher ground Safety tips during a flood Don't underestimate the power of water Do you know how deep the water really is Have several ways to get information Follow officials

Spanish Language (Español)

Never drive around barricades You don't know how deep the water is Never drive through floodwaters Don't endanger the lives of rescue teams too by driving into flood waters Driving into floodwaters also endangers those rescuing you Steer clear of flooded roads Three things to do during a flash flood: Stay informed, do not drive, and get to higher ground Safety tips during a flood Don't underestimate the power of water Have several ways to get information You don't know how deep the water really is. Don't drive into it. Follow officials

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Do not drive into flood waters.
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After the Flood

English Language

Cleaning up after a flood Stay out of floodwaters Hazards remain after a storm Advice when coming home after a flood Communication after the storm Follow officials

Spanish Language (Español)

Cleaning up after a flood Stay out of floodwaters Hazards remain after a storm Advice when coming home after a flood Communication after the storm Follow officials

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Communication after the storm
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