Early Warning System: Floods

Risk Knowledge: Individuals may be displaced due to high floods and may need emergency evacuation Communicate Risk: Emergency staff and first responders Response Capability: Ensure enough emergency staff (i.e helicopter pilots) is available and that they are prepared to be deployed.

Risk Knowledge: Universal rainfall intensity threshold will be reached. Communicate Risk: Residents, Local Officials, News Reporters. Response Capability: If enough time is available, encourage those who can evacuate to do so. Ensure all residents know to find higher ground and implement a flood safety plan.

Risk Knowledge: Upcoming rainfall may cause power outages and can leave people without an adequate food supply. Communicate Risk: Local officials, residents, public shelters Response Capability: Before rainfall intensity begins, set up stations where individuals can come to pick up dry goods (i.e, bottled water, cans, bread, etc.) that will ensure they have adequate resources during a weather event.

Risk Knowledge: Cluttered gutters and drainage systems may increase the likelihood of water building up and causing damage. Communicate Risk: Local officials and residents Response Capability: Before rainfall begins, ensure that gutters and drainage systems are clear so that water can drain easily and are not blocked by built-up debris.

Risk Knowledge: Road beds may be washed out under floodwaters. Communicate Risk: Local officials and residents Response Capability: Ensure roads at risk are closed to traffic and that individuals know not to drive during these conditions.

Risk Knowledge: Water levels are increasing due to heavy rainfall. Communicate Risk: Reservoir operators Response Capability: Reduce water levels so that there is room for incoming water.

Risk Knowledge: Waters may damage lower levels of buildings and homes. People need elevated shelter. Communicate Risk: Local officials and residents Response Capability: Ensure there are enclosed shelters above ground that can house people who need shelter when water levels rise. Encourage residents to relocate to higher ground.

Risk Knowledge: Universal rainfall intensity thresholds have been exceeded. Communicate Risk: Residents, Local Officials, News Reporters. Response Capability: If enough time is available, encourage those who can evacuate to do so. Ensure all residents know to find higher ground and implement a flood safety plan.

Risk Knowledge: Continuous rainfall is expected but conditions are normal and no flooding is expected. Continue to monitor conditions in the event that conditions escalate.