DHS&EM | Flood Hazard Mitigation

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Flood Hazard Mitigation

Flooding is the most common natural disaster. Floods have caused the death of more than 10,000 people since 1900.

Learn the safest route from your home and business to high, safe ground, in case of evacuation
Have your 7-day Emergency Kit ready and easily accessible
Buy flood insurance, most homeowner's policies will not cover flooding
Don't store valuables in the basement

Pacific Disaster Center - The PDC provides easy access to hazard and risk information and analytical products for executive decision-makers, disaster managers, and community planners.
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 inlow 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's complete list of mitigation links here

If you have questions about mitigation, e-mail Alaska's Hazard Mitigation Officer, Brent Nichols.