Flood Safety
Flash Flood Emergency Kit: Go-Bag Items for Fast Water and Evacuations
A flash flood emergency kit guide for evacuation, waterproof documents, medications, chargers, shoes, water, and vehicle safety.
Quick answer: A flash flood kit should be portable because the safest move may be leaving low ground before roads are blocked.
Go-bag basics
Pack medications, IDs, insurance information, chargers, water, snacks, flashlight, first aid, and dry socks.
Use waterproof bags for documents and electronics.
Flood-specific needs
Include sturdy shoes, sanitation items, pet supplies, and a list of higher routes.
Do not rely on one road out of a flood-prone area.
Vehicle caution
A kit does not make flooded roads safe.
Turn around if water covers the road.