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Territorial Dispatch

Stay Safe During Flood Season

Nov 26, 2024 06:02PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (MPG) - The state is being impacted by major storms this week. To keep you and your family safe, make sure you are prepared for flooding anytime and anywhere with the following tips.

Make sure you have non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit.

Have an evacuation plan in place for you and your pets.

Establish a family communication plan for emergencies.

Sign up for local wireless emergency alerts sent by authorized government agencies.

Talk to your insurance agent about purchasing or renewing flood insurance.

Keep important documents in a waterproof container and move valuables to higher levels.

Purchase a weather radio to listen for emergency updates and weather forecasts.

Receive up-to-date weather information and alerts during a natural disaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio App.

You can find more information on how to prepare for flooding at http://bit.ly/floodprepca.