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Flood Preparedness

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
From FEMA, this site describes the two types of flood coverage and what they cover, general information about deductibles, what is covered by flood insurance, and how items are valued at time of loss.

Flooded home exteriorTurn Around Don’t Drown™ (TADD)
The National Weather Service campaign called Turn Around Don’t Drown helps to warn people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters.

Floods on Ready.gov
Learn about floods, what they are, how to prepare, and what to do during.

Flood Basics from NOAA
This site offers a guide to flood basics by the NOAA National Weather Service as part of their Severe Weather 101 series.

How to Prepare for a Flood
This FEMA site helps educate about knowing your flood risk and outlines how to protect yourself.  You will find helpful tips for evacuation and what to do if you are trapped.

Electricity Cost Calculator by HandyMath.com
Use this calculator to help you estimate the cost of running appliances and equipment. Often, this type of equipment can run for days – drying fans, heaters, and dehumidifiers use a lot of electricity.

Flood Safety by American Red Cross
The American Red Cross offers a large variety of preparedness resources.  Learn what to do before, during and after a flood.

Video:  How Flood Insurance Saved His Home

See one homeowner’s flood experience and the importance of having flood insurance.

Also see:  Flood Damage Recovery