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• Make a list of emergency numbers and identify a safe place to go.
• Make a household inventory, especially of basement contents.
• Put insurance policies, valuable papers, medicine, etc., in a safe non floodable
place.
• Collect and put cleaning supplies, camera, waterproof boots, etc., in a handy
place.
• Develop a disaster response plan to better protect yourself and your property.
See the Red Cross’s website at www.redcross.org (Under Flood Safety Tips)
for information about preparing your home and family for a disaster. Also,
obtain a copy of the Flood Safety Checklist brochure.
• Get copies of helpful information about flood preparation, damage
prevention, building protection, etc. We have copies of flyers, brochures, and
booklets available at City Hall, Emergency Management Office, and main
libraries.
3. Consider some permanent flood protection measures to protect yourself and
your property.
• Mark your fuse or breaker box to show the circuits to the floodable areas.
Turning off the power to the basement before a flood can reduce property
damage and save lives.
• Consider elevating your house or mechanical and electric equipment above
flood levels.
• Check your building for water entry points, such as basement windows,
basement stairwells, doors, and dryer vents. These can be protected with low
walls or temporary shields.
• Install a floor drain plug, standpipe, overhead sewer, or sewer backup valve to
prevent sewer backup flooding.
• More information can be found at FEMA’s website www.ready.gov/floods.
• Note that some flood protection measures may need a building permit and
others may not be safe for your type of building, so be sure to talk to the
Department of Codes Compliance.
4. Talk to the Department of Codes Compliance for information on financial
assistance.
• The City administers a Flood Assistance Program (FAP) that will acquire
properties located in the floodplain. Please visit
https://www.nnva.gov/1753/Flood-Assistance-Program---FAP for more
information.
City of Newport News, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA, 23607
Phone: (757) 933-2311 Fax: (757) 926-8300
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