Now is the start of Flood Preparedness Week! Over the most recent last three winters, intense storms and widespread flooding showed that floods can happen in every corner of the state. As climate-driven extremes make bigger storms more likely, Californians should be prepared for flooding anytime and anywhere.

✅Keep you and your family flood ready with these tips:

✅Make sure you have non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit.

✅Have an evacuation plan in place for you and your pets.

✅Establish a family communication plan for emergencies.

✅Sign up for local wireless emergency alerts sent by authorized government agencies.

✅Talk to your insurance agent about purchasing or renewing flood insurance.

✅Keep important documents in a waterproof container and move valuables to higher levels.

✅Purchase a weather radio to listen for emergency updates and weather forecasts

✅Receive up-to-date weather information and alerts during a natural disaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio App.

You can find more information on how to prepare for flooding at http://bit.ly/floodprepca