WHAT
YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT
YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
WHAT
YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT
YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
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Remember...Simple Steps Can Save Lives The best way to protect yourself and those you care about from floods and flash floods is through preparedness. Floods may be slow or fast rising, but generally develop over a period of days with enough time for advance warning and preparation. Flash floods, however, usually result from intense storms dropping large amounts of rain in a brief period and may occur with little or no warning. Whether you are dealing with a flood or a flash flood, it is to everyone's advantage to know exactly what steps to take to stay safe. |
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| HOME SAFETY INFORMATION LINKS: |
| Food and Water in an Emergency A joint Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - American Red Cross brochure (free Adobe reader required to view). |
| Flood Information for Your Home Terrific site created by the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Details what to do before and after a flood, including suggestions on how to prevent snow melt water problems. |
| Plan Ahead: Prepare for Disasters in order to Protect your Family and Property FEMA web site that also includes instructions on how to create a family emergency plan. |
| Creating a Family Disaster Supplies Kit Step-by-step instructions from FEMA on how to create a disaster supplies kit. |
| Beyond the Flood- A Prevention Guide for Personal Health and Safety Great resource for general post-flood health and safety information. |
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Helping Your Child Cope With Disaster Informs parents about what they can do to help children deal with the trauma of flooding. |
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