This is an Environminute Disaster Advisory from the National Safety Council and the Governors Office of Emergency Services.
Mitigation includes everything from wise land use and safe home construction to disaster plans.
Plan and practice evacuation routes and locate shelters. Don't forget emergency food and water. During a flood warning or watch, listen for the latest information, and if you're told to evacuate, do it as quickly as possible. This Environminute Disaster Advisory was brought to you by the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Foundation. For information on floods and indoor air issues, visit our Flood Waters Fact Sheet .