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Include where your pets will go and how they will get there.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>During a flood</h2><p>Never attempt to cross a flooded area. Water is powerful – 6 inches of moving water can knock over an adult and 12 inches can carry away a car. Two feet of moving water can easily move mid-sized vehicles.</p> <div id="accordions" class="goa-accordion goa-accordion--toolbar-active "> <ul> <li id="accordion15306"> <h3 class="goa-title">Prepare to leave</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li>Stay informed on the situation by listening to updates from authorities.</li> <li>Be sure to follow all directions and instructions from authorities.</li> <li>Have your emergency kit, including your important documents, ready to go.</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15307"> <h3 class="goa-title">Protect your home and belongings</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li>Consult your electricity or fuel supplier for instructions on how to safeguard electrical, natural gas or propane equipment.</li> <li>Do not shut off electricity if any water is present.</li> <li>Move furniture, electrical appliances and other belongings to floors above ground level.</li> <li>Remove toxic substances such as pesticides and insecticides from the flood area to prevent pollution.</li> <li>Disconnect eavestroughs if they are connected to the house sewer.</li> <li>Properties can be protected with sandbags or other barriers. This approach requires specific instructions from authorities.</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15308"> <h3 class="goa-title">Safeguard pets and livestock</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p>Avoid locking farm animals in enclosures, such as barns. They could drown if they are trapped.</p> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15309"> <h3 class="goa-title">Evacuation alerts and orders</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p><strong>Evacuation alerts</strong> warn the public of a potential or current threat. <strong>Evacuation orders</strong> are mandatory and issued for public safety.</p><ul> <li>If an order is issued, leave your location as soon as authorities tell you to.</li> <li>Avoid low-lying areas, such as ravines or underpasses that could flood quickly.</li> <li>If you are caught in fast-rising waters and your vehicle stalls, abandon it to save yourself and your passengers.</li> <li>Follow evacuation routes specified by authorities. Do not take shortcuts.</li> <li>Drive carefully with headlights on. Make way for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.</li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>After a flood</h2><p>After flood waters are gone, there could be substantial damage to a community and hazards to be aware of when you return.</p> <div id="accordions" class="goa-accordion goa-accordion--toolbar-active "> <ul> <li id="accordion15311"> <h3 class="goa-title">Re-entry</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p>If you are ordered to evacuate, you are not allowed to return until authorities have declared it safe to do so.</p><p>You should not re-enter your property if:</p><ul> <li>authorities have not deemed it safe to do so</li> <li>any part of the structure has collapsed</li> <li>the structure is off its foundation</li> <li>the main power switch was not turned off prior to flooding</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15312"> <h3 class="goa-title">Clean-up</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p>It is important to clean and dry your property after a flood as soon as possible to prevent further damage and reduce risks to your health.</p><ul> <li>Maintain good hygiene during flood clean-up by: <ul> <li>reducing contact with floodwater or anything that may have been in contact with it</li> <li>wearing protective clothing like rubber boots, safety glasses and hard hats</li> <li>never using water that may be contaminated and washing your hands often</li> </ul> </li> <li>Keep children and pets away from contaminated areas during clean-up.</li> <li>Dry carpets within the first 2 days. Replace if carpets are deeply penetrated or damaged.</li> <li>Clean all interior wall and floor cavities with a solution of water and unscented detergent.</li> <li>Mud can be dried and brushed off.</li> <li>Move damp items to a cool, dry area as soon as possible. Set up fans to minimize mould growth.</li> </ul><p>Visit <a href="/cleaning-home-after-flood">Cleaning your home after a flood</a> for more information.</p> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15313"> <h3 class="goa-title">Mould</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p>Mould spores are often invisible, and can cause long-term illness. Symptoms include persistent headaches, sudden nosebleeds or colds. Mould is identifiable by signs of brown, grey or black growth on surfaces. Not all mould damage is visible.</p><ul> <li>Wear a dust mask and disposable gloves.</li> <li>Dispose of all: <ul> <li>insulation material</li> <li>particleboard</li> <li>furniture</li> <li>mattresses</li> <li>box springs</li> <li>stuffed toys</li> <li>pillows</li> <li>padding</li> <li>cushions and</li> <li>furniture coverings that show signs of mould</li> </ul> </li> <li>Freeze important textiles and documents until you have time to treat them.</li> </ul><p>Plastic and hardwood items may be saved. Let wet mould dry, then brush it off outdoors and disinfect. Washable items can also be saved. Disinfect by lightly misting each item with a cleaner (for example, rubbing alcohol or chlorine bleach – use one part cleaner to 4 parts water).</p> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15314"> <h3 class="goa-title">Water usage</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li>Check local water advisories. Do not use water from the local supply unless it is declared safe by authorities.</li> <li>Do not drink water if it shows signs of contamination, such as colour, odour or taste.</li> <li>Standing water should be drained slowly and in stages. Use pumps or pails to remove, then a wet and /dry shop vacuum to clean up the rest.</li> <li>Contact your local or provincial health authority for instructions on how to disinfect and restore wells and cisterns.</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15315"> <h3 class="goa-title">Heating and appliances</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li>Do not heat your property to more than 4°C or 40°F until after all the water is gone.</li> <li>Do not use any appliances or electrical systems, or touch electric panels, until all components have been thoroughly cleaned, dried and inspected by a qualified electrician.</li> <li>Buy and install a carbon monoxide alarm if you plan to use pumps or heaters powered by gasoline, kerosene or propane during clean-up.</li> <li>Clean or replace soaked or damaged parts, such as filters, ducts and electrical components in the furnace and hot water tank.</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15316"> <h3 class="goa-title">Flood and medicine</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li>Thoroughly wash and disinfect all undamaged food, medicine and supplies.</li> <li>Dispose of all food, medicine, cosmetics and toiletries that made contact with flood water.</li> </ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15317"> <h3 class="goa-title">Recovery assistance</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p>Recovering from a disaster is difficult. We make it easier by providing financial assistance through a conditional grant program after emergencies and disasters that cause uninsurable loss and damage.</p><p>Examples of support:</p><ul> <li>programs, grants and tax incentives that support reconstruction</li> <li>arrange for the availability of insurance services</li> <li>work with local community to provide advice and the coordination of provincial support</li> <li>financial assistance through programs such as the Disaster Recovery Program</li> </ul><p>Visit <a href="/disaster-assistance-and-recovery-support">Disaster financial assistance and recovery support</a> for more information.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>Financial preparedness</h2><ul> <li>Speak to an insurance agent about your specific needs.</li> <li>Know your insurance options and policy limits. Make sure your home, vehicle, business and belongings are protected. Talk to your insurance agent to learn about what is not covered in your insurance policy.</li> <li>If possible, consider an emergency savings account to cover temporary expenses while you are out of your home.</li> <li>If you can, keep emergency cash handy in case banking services are unavailable.</li> <li>If you are evacuated, keep all receipts for additional expenses.</li> <li>Prepare a detailed list of all your belongings. For more information, see <a href="http://www.ibc.ca/on/home/risk-management/home-inventory" target="_blank">Home Inventory</a>.</li> <li>Know the 7 steps for making a home insurance claim. For more information, see <a href="http://www.ibc.ca/on/home/crisis-management/claims-management" target="_blank">Claims Management</a>.</li> <li>The <a href="/disaster-assistance-and-recovery-support">Disaster Recovery Program</a> may provide assistance for uninsurable loss and damage.</li> </ul><h2>Staying informed</h2><p>Staying informed during emergencies can save your life. Protect yourself and your loved ones by downloading the <a href="http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/content/about/signup.html" target="_blank">Alberta Emergency Alert</a> app to receive critical, life-saving alerts.</p><p>You can also find out more information by contacting your community directly to find out where they post updated information during emergencies.</p><p>Before you travel, check <a href="https://511.alberta.ca/" target="_blank">Alberta 511</a> for current road conditions to help you arrive to your destination safely.</p><h2>Helping others</h2><p>Check with your community to learn how to help others during severe weather events. If you are concerned for someone’s safety, call:</p><ul> <li>211 if someone is in distress or in an unsafe place</li> <li>911 if they are unconscious or need medical help</li> </ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>Resources and translations</h2><p>Education material you can read, print and download to share online and within your community. Translated versions are also available in українською (Ukrainian), عربي (Arabic), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Deutsch (High German), Plautdietsch (Low German), Español (Spanish), Français (French) and Tagalog (Tagalog).</p> <div id="accordions" class="goa-accordion goa-accordion--toolbar-active "> <ul> <li id="accordion15320"> <h3 class="goa-title">Flood preparedness</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness" target="_blank">Flood preparedness</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-ukrainian" target="_blank">українська</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-arabic" target="_blank">عربي</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-chinese-simplified" target="_blank">简体中文</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-chinese-traditional" target="_blank">繁體中文</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-punjabi" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-spanish" target="_blank">Español</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-german" target="_blank">Deutsch</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-low-german" target="_blank">Plautdietsch</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-french" target="_blank">Français</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/flood-preparedness-tagalog" target="_blank">Tagalog</a></li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion46923"> <h3 class="goa-title">What to do after a flood</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <p><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood" target="_blank">What to do after a flood</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-ukrainian" target="_blank">українська</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-arabic" target="_blank">عربي</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-chinese-simplified" target="_blank">简体中文</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-chinese-traditional" target="_blank">繁體中文</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-punjabi" target="_blank">ਪੰਜਾਬੀ</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-spanish" target="_blank">Español</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-german" target="_blank">Deutsch</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-low-german" target="_blank">Plautdietsch</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-french" target="_blank">Français</a></li><li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/what-to-do-after-a-flood-tagalog" target="_blank">Tagalog</a></li></ul> </div> </li> <li id="accordion15321"> <h3 class="goa-title">Other resources</h3> <div class="goa-text"> <ul> <li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/hiring-a-contractor-2020-spring-flooding" target="_blank">Hiring a contractor after a flood</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/information-about-price-gouging-2020-spring-flooding" target="_blank">Information about price gouging</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.alberta.ca/publications/information-for-tenants-and-landlords-2020-spring-flooding" target="_blank">Information for landlords and tenants</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h3>Videos</h3> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-50-50-100"> <p><strong>How can you prepare for a flood?</strong></p><p>Floods are a common hazard in Alberta, and are known to have devastating effects. Find out how you can become better prepared.</p><p> </p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-50-50-100"> <div class="goa-image margin-top"> <div class="goa-video"> <iframe src="https://www.alberta.ca/media/oembed?url=https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DYa9b-eydhy4&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=Dr0WUhwSpau8BIoUhM0ReOobLzdhrpXwCNyX1X95vxg" frameborder="0" allowtransparency width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="lazy" title="How can you prepare for a flood?"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-50-50-100"> <p><strong>3 reasons why you should prepare your home or property from flooding</strong></p><div> <div> <div id="_com_1"> <p>Floods are common in Alberta year-round. Learn 3 reasons why it’s important to prepare your home or property.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-50-50-100"> <div class="goa-image margin-top"> <div class="goa-video"> <iframe src="https://www.alberta.ca/media/oembed?url=https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DzYuTdgI5M5Y&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=3w7t3jIfad83wqPJNF5soiciu0NUMc8xJTQXwnqbZYk" frameborder="0" allowtransparency width="200" height="113" class="media-oembed-content" loading="lazy" title="3 reasons why you should prepare your home or property from flooding"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>Contact</h2><p>Connect with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency:</p><p>Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)<br> Phone: <a href="tel:+17804229000">780-422-9000</a><br> Toll free: <a href="tel:3100000%20p%207804229000">310-0000</a> before the phone number (in Alberta)<br> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c2a0a7b2b0a7b2a3b0a7a682a5adb4eca3a0eca1a3e7f0f2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5f3d3a2f2d3a2f3e2d3a3b1f383029713e3d713c3e">[email protected]</span> </a></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-block paragraph--view-mode--default goa-column-100-100-100"> <h2>Related</h2><ul><li><a href="/emergency-preparedness">Emergency preparedness</a></li><li><a href="/working-extreme-temperatures">Working in extreme temperatures</a></li><li><a href="/health-and-safety-advisories">Health and safety advisories</a></li><li><a href="/disaster-assistance-and-recovery-support">Disaster assistance and recovery support</a></li><li><a href="/insurance-and-disasters" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ea09f984-7796-46cc-992b-9425c01d0768" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Insurance and disasters">Insurance and disasters</a></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="goa-main-grid goa-previous-next"> <div class="goa-prev-btn"> <span>Previous</span> <a href="/power-outages" target="_self">Power outages</a> </div> <div class="goa-next-btn"> <span>Next</span> <a href="/blizzards-freezing-rain-ice-storms-and-extreme-cold" target="_self">Blizzards, freezing rain, ice storms and extreme cold</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="goa-footer goa-footer--border"> <div class="goa-metadata-feedback goa-feedback-wrapper" data-page-meta='{"id":"3454","owner":"17","type":"program","title":"Flood preparedness"}'> <div class="goa-container"> <div class="goa-lead-ministry"> <strong>Lead ministry:</strong> <span>Municipal Affairs</span> </div> <div class="goa-feedback"> <div class="goa-feedback-question active"> <p>Was this page helpful?</p> <div class="goa-feedback-question-buttons"> <button class="goa-button goa-button--yes">Yes</button> <button class="goa-button goa-button--no" aria-expanded="false">No</button> </div> </div> <div class="goa-feedback-form"> <div id="form39609" class="goa-form"> <form method="post" action="/flood-preparedness#form39609" enctype="multipart/form-data" accept-charset="utf-8"> <div class="step-feedback" data-type="feedback" data-enabled="true"> <p class="form-legend" style="display: none;"> All fields are required unless otherwise indicated. </p> <div class="form-legend form-legend--feedback"> <p> You will <strong>NOT</strong> receive a reply on your feedback. 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