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What you should know about flood safety

• Make a family emergency communication plan and include pets.
• Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
• Check on your neighbors to make sure they’re okay.
• Know what to do before, during, and after a flood.
• Flood insurance takes 30 days to take effect, so purchase now to protect your family!
• Listen to local officials by radio, TV or social media.
• Evacuate when advised by authorities or if you are in a flood or flash flood prone area.
• If you are on high ground above flooded areas, being prepared to stay where you are may be the best protection.
• Never drive or walk through flooded streets; Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Do not go through flood waters.

Visit: https://www.ready.gov/floods to learn how to prepare for a flood, how to stay safe during a flood, and how to recover if your property is subject to a flood.

Visit: https://www.floodsmart.gov/ to learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)