[header] How to prepare for a flood [title] Know your risk. [step] If you're new to an area, you can ask the county planning department whether your home is at risk for flooding. You can also check government sites for flood maps.
[header] How to prepare for a flood [title] Know your risk. [step] If you're new to an area, you can ask the county planning department whether your home is at risk for flooding. You can also check government sites for flood maps.
Be sure to check back every so often; the maps are sometimes redrawn as conditions change. [substeps] The main factor determining your risk is whether you are in a floodplain or not, which you can check with flood maps. [title] Keep a record of all major flood incidents. [step] Some states, like new york, require flood reports to be updated daily. In some counties, these will be public, but many require some research. You may be able to come up with a link that will help you. This should give you a general idea of the general extent of your home's impact on the people in it. [substeps] Check the internet to see if nearby law enforcement services are already aware of a local flood threat.