Here are some things you can do to make sure you're prepared before a flash flood hits: Have a flood emergency kit ready to go that's packed with all the stuff you'll need to stay safe.

Here's how to prepare before, during, and after a flash flood. The first step in flood ... to five years after a wildfire." Assemble an emergency kit in advance to ensure your family's safety ...

Check your emergency kit and make plans to keep your pets safe. Let friends, family and neighbours know what your plans are. Consider what conditions will be like if a flood arrives and you choose ...

Last fall was wet, leaving two to four feet of moisture in the earth before winter ... indicator for increasing flood potential,” said Kevin Mathews, McLeod County Emergency Management director.

Languages: English. The first step in flood preparedness is knowing your area's vulnerability. Use tools like FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to identify flood zones near your home. However ...