When a potential flood event is imminent, your home is flooding, or you are returning to your home following a flood, it is important to protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by the flood event. Find out what you should do at each stage of the storm: Before, During, and After.
What should I do?
Before the storm
FEMA provides several tips for homeowners to prepare for a flood before it occurs.
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During the storm
Protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater.
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After the storm
When returning to a home that’s been flooded, follow FEMA's tips to stay safe and begin recovery efforts.
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Avoid future flooding
If your home or business is damaged or destroyed by a flood, you will face major decisions about your property. Do you repair or rebuild? Do you relocate? The decisions you make now can help provide a safer, stronger property for you and your family.
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