Protect Your Property From Floods

Rain. Tides. Levee failure. Ice jam. Snow melt. Floods happen, and they happen beside rivers, on the coast, in deserts and in city streets. You don't have to lose your home and possessions to rampaging waters, however. It's never too early to prepare and you can take several basic steps right now to protect your family and your home from disaster. more...

Featured Publications Protect Your Home Against Flood Damage » Floods happen - beside rivers, on the coast, in deserts, along city streets and behind protective levees. But you can take steps before the flood to protect your home and family from disaster. Some things can and should be done immediately.  Others require a licensed professional.  However, each change you... Levees (Version for Local Government) » Levees are in the Flood Plain... Most major levees protecting urban areas were built to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards. BUT -- recent history and the reputation of USACE have lead to the common misconception that areas protected by levees are outside the floodplain... they are not; they are... Levees (Version for Property Owners) » Most major levees protecting urban areas were built to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards. BUTrecent history and the reputation of USACE have lead to the common misconception that areas protected by levees are outside the floodplain... they are not; they are in (the floodplain)! It is important to... Levees (Version for Sponsors) » Levees are in the Flood Plain... Most major levees protecting urban areas were built to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards. BUT-- recent history and the reputation of USACE have lead to the common misconception that areas protected by levees are outside the floodplain -- they are not; they are...