Floods are one of the most common hazards in the U.S. They can be local, impacting a neighborhood or very large, affecting multiple states.

Thousands of residents in Boulder, CO and nearby towns were recently forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall caused mudslides and flash floods. If a flood is developing in your area, would you know what to do? Here are some tips.

• Conduct a household inventory
• Build an emergency Go-kit
• Plan for an evacuation
• Make a pet plan

If a flood has already hit your community

• Beware of hazards in your home
• File your flood insurance claim quickly
• Take proper steps to clean up your home