• Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone.
• Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media. Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water.
• Develop a flood emergency action plan.
• Have Flood Insurance.
  Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make assumptions. Check your policy.
  
  The National Flood Insurance Program, is a pre-disaster flood mitigation and insurance protection program. The National Flood Insurance Program makes federally backed flood insurance available to residents and business owners
  
  National Flood Insurance Program call 1-888-CALL-FLOOD ext. 445, TDD# 1-800-427-5593.
• Purchase and use a NOAA Weather Radio.

More information about lightning safety and research is available online at:

• Flood Watches - Updated as needed by local NWS offices.
• Flood Warnings - Updated as needed by local NWS offices.
• Hazardous Weather Outlook - Issued daily by local NWS offices to advise storm spotters and emergency managers of potentially hazardous weather and other hazards.