- Learn your flood risk: Anywhere it can rain, it can flood.
- 1 out of every 4 flood claims comes from a moderate- to low-risk flood area.
- Learn your individual flood risk by entering your address at www.FloodSmart.gov.
- Make an evacuation plan: Prepare and practice a flood evacuation route.
- Ask someone out of state to be your family contact in an emergency.
- Make sure everyone knows the contact’s address and phone number.
- Plan where to park and leave your car in case of an evacuation.
- Build an emergency supply kit: Food, bottled water, first aid supplies, medicines, etc.
- Visit www.BeReadyIowa.org for a disaster supply checklist.
- Monitor the weather and sign up for free phone and text alerts in your community.
- Know and understand conditions that cause flooding.
- Plan for your pets: Many shelters do not allow pets.










