before the flood
- Check the flood plain maps
- Make an emergency plan
- build an emergency kit
- Prepare your home
- Get flood insurance
Why is it important to have an emergency kit?
No matter what the disaster, you need to have food, water and essential supplies. In some cases, you’ll take your supplies with you. In others, you’ll use them while sheltering at home. Chances are, you already have many essentials for a disaster kit. Gather them first; then go shopping for the rest. Once you have all your supplies, build your kit.
What you should have in your kit:
- Water
- Food
- medicines
- First-Aid Kit
- Copies of Important Documents
For more information on the things that should be in your emergency kit