How do you know how great the risk of flooding is in your area specifically?

To determine a town or community’s flood risk, FEMA conducts its own Flood Insurance Study, which gathers statistics about all the factors that can put you at risk. River flow, storm tides, rainfall, and topographical surveys are all used to create flood hazard maps for your community.

Preparation is always the best defense against natural disasters, so check out FloodSmart.gov for a map of your area and read up on the website to understand what it means for you and your home so you can make informed decisions about flood protection.

Don’t let floodwaters catch you off guard.