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FLOOD PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

As with tornados and earthquakes, floods happen quickly and without much notice.  And like an earthquake, it you don’t know quickly where to go to be safe, the outcome could be disastrous.  If you are in an area where flooding is even remotely possible, consider flood insurance provided by the National Flood Insurance Program.  Be prepared now, start the process by printing this checklist. 

Baby needs (see Travel/Leisure, Traveling with Babies and Children checklist)
Batteries, extra (radios, flashlights)
Batteries, charge cordless drill batteries
Bring in all outdoor items that are not permanently attached
Camping stove
Cash
Charger, battery operated (cell phone)
Computer backup hard drive or computer CPU moved to a safe place
Cooler
Designate person you will call or text to inform of your status after the flood; give phone/text list of other family and friends to this designated person to spread the word
Family and friend list that can be called on to help
Fire extinguisher (you never know)
First Aid Kit (see Medical/First Aid, First Aid Kit, Home Checklist)
Flashlights and portable lights fully charged
Food, non-perishable for minimum of one week
Food and drink opening devices, non-electric
Generator maintained
Generator fuel and oil
Gloves
Hygiene products in plastic bag (see Travel/Leisure, Hygiene Products Checklist)
Ice and ice packs
Insect repellent lotion or spray
Insurance records
Insurance, flood
Inventory of home and possessions at another location
Lighter
Medical list of all prescriptions and information
Pets, predetermine and make arrangements for pet friendly shelter
Pets (see Pets, Pet Medical Kit checklist)
Pets (see Pets, Traveling with Pets checklist)
Phone (simple phone that doesn’t require electricity to work)
Phone, cell fully charged
Phone numbers, emergency and after storm help
Phone numbers, place of employment contact numbers
Propane, for grill and camping stove
Pump (water removal)
Radio, portable
Radio, weather
Radio, emergency information stations
Rain clothing and equipment
Rope and stakes
Shelter, determine safe place to go if confronted with rising water
Sprinkler system, turn off (if applicable)
Squeegee, floor
Tarp(s)
Tools (see Tools/Workshop, Storm checklists)
Towels
Trash and lawn bags
Vacuum, Wet/Dry
Water, bottled, for minimum of one week
Water, fill bathtubs and sinks with water
Water purification tablets and/or unscented bleach)
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