Checklist - Follow these tips to keep your house safe and dry:

• Pack a “go-bag” and plan an evacuation route for your family.
• Keep gutters, downspouts, and area drainage systems debris-free.
• Fix leaks and cracks in your home’s exterior.
• Catalog your possessions and keep records in a safe place.
• Move valuable possessions to higher levels in your home.
• Check your homeowners insurance policy for flood coverage.
• Follow official instructions about floods, evacuation, and safety.