There are many low-cost mitigation measures you can take to protect yourself, your home, and your property from losses.
Floods can take several hours to days to develop.
Know your area's flood risk - if unsure, call your local emergency management office. If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a flood. Listen to local radio or TV stations for flood information. Refer to your Family Disaster Plan and assemble a Disaster Supply Kit. Identify where you could go if told to evacuate.