Flood Protection

1. Know your flood hazard – discover where your property is in relation to the floodplain.


2. Insure your property for your flood hazard – even properties located outside of the floodplain should be insured for flood.


3. Protect people from the hazard – turn around don’t drown.


4. Protect your property from the hazard – retrofit your home or business to help protect from flooding.


5. Build responsibly – retrofit homes or businesses in flood zones, do not build in the floodway.


6. Protect natural floodplain functions – keep ditches and culverts clear of debris.


7. Protect yourself and your property from hurricanes – have a hurricane plan.


8. Be prepared for natural hazards – have plans for hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural events.


9. General flood education – find the flood history for your area.