Skip to main content

Attention hunters: Visit our FAQ page for information about the use of centerfire, single-shot rifles for deer hunting in Illinois. 

Flood Preparedness


#Flood Fact: Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. #floodsafety

Prepare before a #flood by installing a water alarm in your basement.  #floodsafety

30: The number of days it takes for flood insurance to begin. Don’t wait until it’s too late!  #floodsafety

Make a #FloodSafety plan with your family.

Get the tips & info here: https://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts/floods   

Find out if your home or business is at risk for #flood and educate yourself on the impact it could have. FEMA.gov/NFIP . Reduce the impact of #flooding; elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home.

www.Ready.gov/floods

#Flood losses are not typically covered under renter and homeowner’s insurance policies. Consider flood insurance. www.FEMA.gov/NFIP 

Find out if your home or business is at risk for #flood and educate yourself on the impact it could have. www.FEMA.gov/NFIP

Reduce the impact of #flooding; elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home. www.Ready.gov/floods

Gather the supplies you may need in case a flood leaves you without power, water or gas. Supply list: www.ready.gov/kit

#FloodSafety

Learn your flood risk by entering your address into the FEMA Map Service Center site, https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search #FloodSafety

Are you floodsmart? Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program and prepare today: https://www.floodsmart.gov  #FloodSafety

Driving through flooded roadways can be deadly.

Watch & share this @NWS video to see why:

https://youtu.be/eI6mIlHKrVY

#TurnAroundDontDrown

#Flood Fact: A foot of water will float many vehicles. #floodsafety