Emergency Checklist

____ Determine whether you’re in a flood area.

Flood area: Yes   “No

____ If in a flood area, is flooding covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy?

(Most insurance policies specifically exclude flooding from rising water.)

Flood insurance: Yes   No

____ If flooding is not covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s policy, obtain separate flood insurance.

Insurance company: ____________________________________________________________________

____ Keep current copies of all important papers or valuables in a safe-deposit box.

Location of safe-deposit box: ____________________________________________________________________

____ Put together a Disaster Supplies Kit in a clearly labeled, easy-to-grab box.

Location of Disaster Supplies Kit: _________________________________________________________________

____ Write instructions on how and when to turn off your utilities—electricity, gas, and water.

Instructions written: ________________________________________________________________________

(date)

____ Decide where your family would go in case you must evacuate. Clear your plan with the relatives or friends you plan to stay with—or go to a shelter. Also, get an extra map and mark two alternate ways to reach that destination. Add the map to your Disaster Supplies Kit.

Evacuation plan completed: _____________________________________________________________________

(date)

Checklist Source: FEMA, Red Cross and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)