What steps can I take to prepare for a severe flooding event?
  1. Know the elevation of your home and surrounding area.  If you live in a flood prone area, make sure you have adequate flood insurance, which is separate from normal homeowner insurance.
  2. Evacuate if so advised. Leave the area if authorities tell you severe flooding threatens the area.
  3. Do not drive your vehicle into water of unknown depth.
  4. Do not let children play in floodwaters.  They area often contaminated and may contain hazards such as open drains, sharp objects, even snakes.
  5. After a flood, boil drinking water or use bottled water until advised otherwise by officials.

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1. What do I need to bring to a public shelter?
2. If I have to evacuate, what should I do with my pets?
3. How do I find out if hotel rooms are available in Seminole County or Central Florida?
4. What should I have in my home to prepare for a hurricane and/or flooding?
5. What steps can I take to prepare for a severe flooding event?
6. What is the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning?
7. What should I do to protect my home from a hurricane?
8. When should I evacuate my home?
9. What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?
10. What should I do to prepare for a tornado?
11. Why do I need a weather alert radio and what does it do?