Key points
- Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. You can take steps to reduce the harm caused by flooding.
- Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood.
Prepare for a flood
Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. Learn how to prepare for a flood, including how to create a plan, supplies you’ll need, getting your home ready and guidelines for septic and onsite wastewater systems.
Keep Reading:
Preparing for Floods
Stay safe after a flood
Floodwater and standing water can be dangerous and can make you vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. Know how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater.
Keep Reading:
Safety Guidelines: Floodwater
Reenter your flooded home
When returning to a home that’s been flooded after natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, be aware that your house may be contaminated with mold or sewage, which can cause health risks for your family.
Keep Reading:
Safety Guidelines: Reentering Your Flooded Home
Resources
- Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
- Flood Safety and Preparedness (weather.gov)
- Flood Safety | Flood Preparedness | American Red Cross
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolkit
- Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide
- EPA's Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance
- Food and Water Safety During Power Outages
Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health