Prepare

Easy First Steps to prepare for potential flooding

Community Evacuation Plan
Many communities have emergency evacuation plans, especially those with levees. Become aware of your local emergency evacuation plan.
Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary method of managing financial flood risk.
Build a family disaster kit.

A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Assemble your kit in advance of an emergency. You will probably not have time to find supplies you need.

Homeowners can reduce personal Flood Risk


 

National Flood Insurance Program

Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding. Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself.

Risk Reduction Strategies for Communities

Federal and state agencies provide a number of programs and authorities to assist communities in better understanding and responding to their communities flood risk.
Risk Reduction Strategies for Business
Get Involved
Clearwater, NE 2011

Clearwater, Nebraska, 2010 Volunteers help fill sandbags to help hold back flood waters. (Lower Platte South NRD Photo)