Preparing For A Flood: Be Flood Smart

10/11/2018 (Permalink)

Flooding can happen fast. Just because you haven't experienced a flood doesn't mean you won't in the future. In fact, 20% of all claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were for policies in low-risk communities. 

The American Red Cross recommends having the following list of items packed and ready to go in the event of an emergency or evacuation due to flooding.

• Water-3+ day supply; one gallon per day per person
• Food-3+day supply of non-perishable, easy to prepare food
• Flashlight
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries (all sizes)
• First Aid Kit
• Medications (7 day supply) and medical items (hearing aids, glasses, contacts, syringes, canes)
• Multi-purpose tool, supplies to secure your home
• Personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication lists, deed/lease to home, insurance policies, birth certificates)
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Blanket
• Baby supplies, pet supplies
• Maps
• Extra car and house keys
• Extra clothing for both warm, cold and rainy weather-sturdy footwear
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Camera for photos of damage