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Flood Preparedness
Disaster Information

If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate assistance,
Dial 9-1-1.

The Disaster Information contained here is comprised of informational articles and website links pertaining to various potiental disaster situations. This information is useful for emergency preparedness purposes. The Disaster Information provided here is not to be used in place of emergency, legal, or medical assistance. If you need emergency, legal, or medical aid, please contact the appropriate professionals.

Family Preparedness - How to create a generalized family disaster plan.

Flood Information Sources

• http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/index.shtm - FEMA Flood web site
• www.nws.noaa.gov - National Warning Service Advisory web site
• www.idwr.state.id.us/water/flood - Idaho Department of Water Resources Flood Plain Management web site
• www.ag.uidaho.edu/disaster/flood - University of Idaho Flood Information web site

Flood Terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard:
Flood Watch:
Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
Flash Flood Watch:
Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
Flood Warning:
Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
Flash Flood Warning:
A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

Flood Watch Updates

Get information about current weather watches, warnings and advisories for Idaho at: www.weather.gov/alerts/id.html

Home Preparations

1. What to do Before, During, and After a Flood