Situational Overview

Emergency management encourages residents to monitor weather reports and remain cautious.  In addition:

• Heed all local warnings. Listen to news and directions from their local and state officials. If told to evacuate, do so.
• Have a family disaster plan. Identify evacuation routes and a site away from the disaster area where family members can meet.
• Even if you haven't been affected by past flooding, you still need to be prepared.
• Disaster officials suggest having "go kits," that include a battery-powered radio, nonperishable food, bottled water, a flashlight with extra batteries and essential prescription medicine.

Floods: Protecting Your Health from the Minnesota Department of Health, information includes:

• Protect Yourself
• Home Clean Up
• Caring for Yourself
• Flood Information for Responders
• Immunizations during Flood Response
• Health and Safety Tips for Volunteers (PDF)

Floods: Emergency Preparedness and Response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources Include:

• Before the Storm
• Disaster Health & Safety Concerns
• After the Storm
• Floods in Cold Weather
• Worker Safety

Additional Resources:
FEMA:  Flood Response in the Midwest (http://www.fema.gov/hazard/midwestfloods.shtm)

Ready:  Prepare.  Plan.  Stay Informed.  (http://www.ready.gov/)

National Flood Insurance Program: Flood Smart (http://Floodsmart.gov)

UMN Extension Flood Preparation Site
(http://www.extension.umn.edu/extreme-weather/flood/prepare/)