Flood Mitigation
Flooding is the most common natural disaster. Floods have caused the death of more than 10,000 people since 1900.
What can I do today?
Learn the safest route from your home and business to high, safe ground, in case of evacuation
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Have your Disaster Supply Kit updated and easily accessible
Buy flood insurance, most homeowner's policies will not cover flooding
Don't store valuables in the basement
Flood Links:
Flood Mitigation Project Handbook - New!
The Weather Channel - Project Safeside - great informative site, check it out!
Floodplain Management in Alaska - Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
National Weather Service - driving in low water areas
Floods and Flash Floods - good flood mitigation site
American Red Cross: Flood Safety
American Red Cross: Repairing Your Flooded Home
Mitigation Reference Link Page - see DHS&EM' complete list of mitigation links here
Mitigation Home Page
If you have questions about mitigation, e-mail Alaska's Hazard Mitigation Officer, Mark Roberts.
