Follow these provided guidelines to increase your chances of staying safe during a flood.

Prepare Now

• The best way to be alerted to emergencies in our community is through Ready Wake, which offers voice or text communications about potential safety hazards and concerns as well as what action (if any) you should take. Sign up today!
• Purchase a battery-powered radio and know your local emergency stations. The radio stations in our area part of the emergency broadcast system are WQDR 94.7FM and WDCG 105.1FM
• Learn if your area is prone to floods using the FEMA Flood Map Service
• A flood WATCH is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible
• A flood WARNING is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring
• If your home is in a flood zone, strongly consider purchasing flood insurance as part of the National Flood Insurance Program with a local insurance company
• Plan to secure and evacuate a mobile home for other shelter

Act Now

• Listen to designated radio or television stations for emergency directions
• Secure/bring in outdoor furniture
• Do not stack sandbags against the outside of your home. This adds additional pressure which can cause more damage
• Move valuables to upper floors
• If evacuating, do not leave pets behind. Take them with you to a pre-planned safe location
• Stay away from flood waters: do not attempt to swim or walk through
• Avoid flooded roadways. Turn around – don’t drown!
• If instructed, turn off utilities at main switches. Unplug your appliances (do not touch electrical equipment if already wet)
• Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately