Plan and practice an evacuation route. Contact your local emergency management office of American Red Cross chapter for a copy of the community flood evacuation plan. This plan should include information on the safest routes to shelters. Individuals living in flash flood areas should have several alternate routes. Have disaster supplies on hand.
Sturdy shoes Develop an emergency communication plan.
After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person. Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a flood or flash flood. Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program.