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Before
- Find out if you live in a flood prone area. Call ( 813 ) 272-6900.
- Find out if your property is above or below the flood stage water level and learn about the history of flooding for your region.
- Find out how to prepare for a flood by calling ( 813 ) 272-6900.
- Obtain a copy of the Hillsborough County flood evacuation plan and shelter locations. To get a copy, call Hillsborough County at ( 813 ) 272-6900.
- If you live in a frequently flooded area:
- Stockpile emergency building materials.
- Plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber, nails, hammer, saw, pry bar, shovels, sandbags or foam / silicon sealant for doors & windows.
- Plan and practice your evacuation routes.
- Know where the shelters are.
- If possible, plan to stay with a family or friend who lives outside of the evacuation areas.
- Have a contact person outside of the evacuation area that you can tell where you are evacuating.
- Know what you need to take to a shelter if you must evacuate.
- Have a disaster supply kit on hand.
- Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program. You can contact your insurance agent about flood insurance.
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| During an Evacuation
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| During a Flood
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| After a Flood
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| For questions concerning public assistance and recovery, call Hillsborough County at ( 813 ) 272-6900. |
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