Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters

Learn how to protect your family and property from tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other hazards

How do I prepare?

Installing Temporary Flood Barriers

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Discover reusable alternatives to traditional sandbags that can be quickly set up before flooding and easily deconstructed afterwards

What are sandbag alternatives?

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Steps to Prepare for Flooding

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Scroll down to “Steps to minimize your flood losses” section

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How to Prepare for a Flood

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See “Property Protection” section on page 4

Preparing a Home That Will Be Flooded

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