Find out if they live in a
flood-prone area from their municipal government office. Ask whether your
property is above or below the flood stage water level and learn about the
history of flooding in your region;
Learn flood-warning signs and your
community alert signals. Request information on preparing for flash flood
conditions, and have check valves installed in building sewer traps to
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Plan and practice an evacuation
route. Contact the local emergency management office for help;
Develop an emergency communications
plan. In the event family members are separated from one another during
floods, have a plan for getting back together;
Ask an out-of-town relative or friend
to serve as the “family contact.” Make sure everyone in the family knows
the name, address and phone number of the contact person;
Make sure that all family members
know how to respond after a flood or flash flood and
Flashlights and extra batteries;
Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries;
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