cause loss of life and damage to structures, crops, land, flood control structures, roads, and utilities. Floods also cause erosion, landslides and can transport debris and toxic products that cause secondary damage. Flood damage in Washington State exceeds damage by all other natural hazards.

There are many actions you can take to reduce your risk of flooding. These can include 疏导式 和/或 围堵式 抗洪处理、筑造防洪墙、清理暴雨下水道、低地造园，以及确定您所需要购买的洪水保险。 了解详情……  

• 有关洪水的信息：
  • 什么是城市型水灾？
  • 为什么您需要购买洪水保险
  • 有关国家洪水保险计划（NFIP）的谣传与事实
  • 警惕山体滑坡

• Flood "How To" Information:
  • 家庭防洪准备
• 从积水的地下室抽水
• 防止洪水回流进您的住宅
• 清理并干燥您的住宅
• 发霉问题

To protect yourself and your loved ones if there is a major flood in your area - learn what to do before, during and after a flood. 访问我们的 Green River Valley Flood page for information on:

• Preparing Your Loved Ones
  • 行动计划
  • Supplies
  • Food and Water
  • 公共设施安全
• Protecting Your Home
  • Insurance Information
  • Steps to Minimize Risk
• Knowing Where to Go
  • Evacuation Tips
  • If You Must Stay in Place
• Personal Safety
  • Food Safety During Power Outages
  • 断电时使用发电机
• Cleaning Up
  • Personal Safety (food, water, mold)
  • Recording Damage
  • Pumping Out a Basement
  • 清理并干燥您的住宅
  • Disinfecting Surfaces
    

with critical information such as account numbers, insurance information, health records, estate papers and financial data must be protected.

Why it's important: After a major disaster such as a flood, you will need to document property loss and damage for insurance and income tax purposes. In addition, you may need to apply for financial assistance to recover from the disaster. Having quick access to these types of documents is necessary to complete application forms and will help reduce delay and frustration.

Make copies of important documents and contact information or store the information on a CD or memory stick. Then protect these backups by storing them in a waterproof container or in a safe deposit box.

资源 :

• 保护重要文件 (PDF)
• Data Protection for Small Businesses (PDF)
• Essential Records and Disaster Preparedness Manual

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