Document the contents of your home with still photographs or video. Plan A Safe Escape Route Determine where flood zones have been designated in your community. Avoid these flood zones during storm emergencies. If your home is located within a flood zone, plan a safe evacuation route. If Evacuation Is Necessary If you are told to evacuate, promptly move out of the house or building to safe, higher ground.
Floods are deceptive.
The situation could be more dangerous that you perceive. Never drive where water is over roads. Under those flood waters, the road might already be washed away, and rapidly-rising water could lift the car and carry it away. Be especially careful driving at night, when flood dangers are difficult to see. If, by mistake, you find yourself driving in water and the car stalls, immediately get out of the car and carefully climb to higher ground.