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Protect your home and family from flood damage with proper preparation, safety equipment, and an evacuation plan for when water levels rise unexpectedly.
Essential items and supplies you'll need to be ready for this scenario.
Recommended: 2-4 L per person per day (3-day minimum)
Large capacity water storage solution for emergency preparedness and disaster situations.
Maintains safe drinking water when local systems are compromised.
Recommended: 1 backup treatment pack
Chemical water treatment tablets for purifying questionable water sources in emergency situations.
Backup treatment option if water contamination risk rises.
Recommended: 1-2 heavy-duty tarps
Heavy-duty tarp for temporary shelter and protection
Quick weatherproofing to reduce ingress during active water events.
Recommended: 1 per person
Reflective thermal blanket designed to retain body heat in emergency situations.
Compact thermal backup during displacement or power loss.
Recommended: 1 kit per household
Comprehensive medical supply kit for treating injuries and medical emergencies.
Basic injury coverage during cleanup and relocation.
Recommended: 1 lantern per main living area
Battery-powered LED lantern for area lighting during outages
Area lighting for outages and low-visibility indoor conditions.
Recommended: 1 mixed battery pack
Assorted batteries for emergency devices
Power continuity for lanterns, flashlights, and radios.
Recommended: 1 per household
NOAA weather alert radio with multiple power options
Tracks weather advisories and flood warnings as conditions change.
Recommended: 1
A submersible or pedestal pump installed in a basement sump pit to automatically remove water that collects from rain, groundwater, or plumbing leaks, helping prevent basement flooding and water damage.
Essential knowledge and expert guidance to help you understand and prepare.
Assemble flood-specific emergency kits and plan evacuation routes to keep your family safe when floodwaters threaten your home.
Detailed guidance on installing and maintaining plumbing devices and basement protections to prevent water intrusion and sewage backup during floods.
Guidance for Canadian homeowners and renters on evaluating flood insurance options, understanding policy exclusions, and documenting possessions for claims.
Concrete steps Canadian homeowners can take to reduce flood damage, from landscaping and grading to installing sump pumps and backwater valves.
Build your supply list and learn from our expert articles to be prepared.