Reacting to Your Risk
Easy First Steps
- Have a Weather Radio - National Weather Service
- Family Disaster Planning
Your Family Disaster Plan – FEMA – American Red Cross
- Have a Disaster Supply Kit
- Community Evacuation Plan
Many communities have emergency evacuation plans, especially those with levees. Become aware of your local emergency evacuation plan.
Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary method of managing financial flood risk.
- Floodsmart.gov
- Information about the NFIP
Risk Reduction Strategies for Homeowners
- Install Sewer Backflow Valves - FEMA
- Flood Risk Adaptive Measures – USACE
This website contains examples and resources on nonstructural flood proofing methods.
- Mitigation Best Practices Portfolio - FEMA
- Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage - FEMA
Risk Reduction Strategies for Communities
Federal and state agencies provide a number of programs and authorities to assist communities in better understanding and responding to their communities flood risk.
Risk Reduction Strategies for Business
- Flood Preparedness for Business Owners - Red Cross
- Protect Your Property or Business from Disaster – FEMA
Get Involved
One of the most important things you can do is GET INVOLVED.
- Volunteering through the Citizen Corps - NEMA
- Identify your local government representatives
- Communicate your concerns and thoughts with your community and representatives
- Participate in local government
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| Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding. Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself. |
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A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Assemble your kit in advance of an emergency. You will probably not have time to find supplies you need. |
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| Clearwater, Nebraska, 2010 Volunteers help fill sandbags to help hold back flood waters. (Lower Platte South NRD Photo) |
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