1. Familiarize yourself with this site
2. Make a list of important items to save such as documents, pictures, passports, and keepsakes
3. Place any medication in ziplock bags
4. Move valuables and furniture to higher ground
5. Turn off power to lower level
6. Secure hazardous items
7. Roll up rugs
8. Make sure you have a battery operated radio and extra batteries
9. Make sure you have a flash light or two and extra batteries
10. Empty freezers and refrigerators and leave doors open
11. Place sand bags in toilet and on drain holes to prevent sewage backup
12. For more information go to: https://www.ready.gov/floods