Advocate for Your Community Share Your Experience and Help Improve Flood Preparedness and Response

Share Your Experience

Flooding is a common hazard, but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. By sharing your experience and working with your community, you can help improve flood preparedness and response.

What to Do After a Flood

If you have been affected by a flood, there are several things you should do to protect your health and safety:

• Evacuate immediately if you are in danger.
• Turn off your electricity and gas.
• Do not enter flooded areas.
• Drink bottled water until the water supply is safe.
• Eat only cooked food.
• Get a tetanus shot if you have been in contact with floodwaters.

How to Help Your Community

There are many ways to help your community prepare for and respond to floods. Here are a few ideas:

• Volunteer with a local disaster relief organization.
• Donate money or supplies to flood victims.
• Educate your friends and neighbors about flood risks.
• Advocate for flood preparedness and response measures at local government meetings.

What to Wear to a Flood Cleanup?

If you are volunteering to help with a flood cleanup, it is important to wear the right clothing. Avoid wearing cotton, as it absorbs water and can make you cold. Instead, wear synthetic materials that will keep you dry. Also, wear sturdy shoes that will protect your feet from debris.

Water Damage

Flooding can cause extensive water damage to your home or business. If you have been affected by flooding, it is important to act quickly to prevent further damage. Here are a few steps you can take:

• Remove standing water as soon as possible.
• Open doors and windows to ventilate the area.
• Remove wet carpets and furniture.
• Contact a water damage restoration company.