Floods. We have seen the danger and damage floods cause throughout the United States. Mitigation is the first step toward minimizing the impact of a flood or any disaster. Mitigation is defined as the actions taken to eliminate or reduce long term risk to life, property, and the environment from natural and technological hazards (sometimes this may be referred to as prevention).
Mitigation activities related to flooding can include wet and/or dry flood-proofing your home, building flood walls, clearing storm drains, depression gardening, and especially - establishing your need for flood insurance.
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Flood Related Information:
- What is Urban Flooding?
- Why You Need Flood Insurance
- Myths and Fact about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- Lookout for Landslides
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How To Information:
- Preventing Flooding Around Your Home
- Pumping Out a Flooded Basement
- Protecting Your Home From Backflow
- Cleaning Up and Drying Out Your Home
- The Problem With Mold
Additional Information:
- Floods
- Flood Basics (FEMA)
- Living With The River (PDF)
- Raising Your Home Above the Flood - Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Building an Elevated Home in Flood and Earthquake Zones - Fact Sheet (PDF)
Information complied from:
FloodSafe, a Publication of FEMA and WMD Emergency Management Division
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