Flood Checklist
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- Before the Flood
- Find out if your home is at risk for flood.
- Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
- Talk to your insurance provider about your policy coving flood damage.
- Flood Watch
- Tune in radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
- If possible, move furniture and valuables to higher floors in your home.
- Bring outdoor belongings inside.
- Fill bathtubs, sinks, and jugs with clean water.
- Secure your home.
- Be prepared to move to higher ground.
- Be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
- Flood Warning
- Get your disaster emergency kit.
- Listen to the radio for the latest information.
- Turn off utilities at the main switches.
- Unplug electrical appliances.
- Seek higher ground on foot immediately.
- If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
- Stay away from floodwaters.
- If you're outside, climb to higher ground and stay there.
- If you're driving through rising waters, abandon your car immediately and move toward higher ground.
- After Flood
- Return home only when officials have declared the area safe.
- Look outside for loose power lines, damaged gas lines, foundation cracks or other damage.
- Approach entrances carefully.
- See if porch roofs and overhangs have all their supports.
- Watch out for wild animals.
- If you smell natural or propane gas or hear a hissing noise, leave immediately and call the fire department.
- If power lines are down outside your home, do not step in puddles or standing water.
- Keep children and pets away from hazardous sites and floodwater.
- Check with local authorities for assistance with disposal to avoid risk.
- During cleanup, wear protective clothing, including rubber gloves and rubber boots.
- Make sure your food and water are safe.
- Do not use water that could be contaminated.
- Contact your local or state public health department for specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.
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Presented by:
John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Flood Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Flood essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Flood structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Flood Checklist
- Save Flood Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Flood (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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