After a Disaster

Listen to local officials for updates and instructions. 

Only leave your home or place of shelter after officials say it is safe to do so.

Check in with family and friends by texting or using social media. 

If you evacuated, return home only when authorities indicate it is safe. 

Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away. 

Avoid flood water as it may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines and may hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away. 

Photograph the damage to your property in order to assist in filing an insurance claim. 

Do what you can to prevent further damage to your property, (e.g., putting a tarp on a damaged roof), as insurance may not cover additional damage that occurs after the storm.