Property Owner Resources

Flood preparation and mitigation starts at the local level, and your local Floodplain Administrator and local Emergency Coordinator are the best resources for getting started. They will be able to provide you with community specific information and point you in the right direction for preparation and mitigation.

Click here to find your local Floodplain Administrator. 

Click here to find your local Emergency Coordinator. 

Pre-Flood Resources

• Staying Informed with smartphone alerts
  • Apple
  • Android
• NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - Streamgage monitoring
• USGS Water Alerts - Email or Text based on user-defined settings
• NOAA Weather Radio - Nationwide broadcast for weather and hazards
• Various Agencies will include information as well:
  • Montana Disaster and Emergency Services
  • Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
  • US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
  • Water Resources of Wyoming and Montana
  • NWS Montana
• Helping those who are elderly, children, or have pets:
  • Key Facts about Flood Readiness
  • Children
  • Seniors
    
  • Disabilities
    
  • Pets
    
• Minimizing damage to property before flooding
  • FloodSmart - Preparation Before a Flood
    
  • Preparing your Home
    
  • Managing your Septic System
    
  • Managing Private Drinking Wells
• Measures to protect property
  • Questions and Answers about sump pump use during flooding
    
  • Sandbagging Techniques
    
  • Sandbagging Video
  • Anchoring Fuel Tanks
  • Build with Flood Resistant Materials
  • Prevent Sewer Backup
  • Raise Electrical Systems
  • 2010 FEMA Book "Protecting Homes from Flood Damage"
  • Losses Avoided - A study of the 2013 Colorado Floods
  • FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
• Evacuation
  
  • Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
    
  • Preparing to Evacuate your Farm
    
  • Tips for Evacuating

Flood response starts at the local level, and your local Floodplain Administrator and local Emergency Coordinator are the best resources for getting started. They will be able to provide you with community specific information and point you in the right direction for response.

Click here to find your local Floodplain Administrator. 

Click here to find your local Emergency Coordinator. 

Flood Resources

• Monitoring Local Weather Conditions
  • Map of Real Time Streamflows
  • Map of Flood and High Flow Conditions
  • NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - Streamgage monitoring 
  • Montana Weather Radar
  • Montana Weather Alerts
  • Montana Weather Warnings
  • Missoula 7-day forecast
  • Billings/Miles City 7-day forecast
  • Helena/Great Falls 7-day forecast
  • Glasgow 7-day forecast
  • For other cities, click here and enter your zip code.
• Protecting my property
  • General Flood Safety Tips Doc
  • Electrical Safety During a Flood
  • Electrical Safety Precautions During a Disaster
  • During a flood hydrostatic forces can build up on basement foundations walls. This can cause a basement to collapse.
    • Use Caution When Pumping Your Basement Floor
    • Flooding, Excess Rain, and Basements
• Evacuation
  
  • Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
    
  • Preparing to Evacuate your Farm
    
  • Tips for Evacuating
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Flood recovery starts at the local level, and your local Floodplain Administrator and local Emergency Coordinator are the best resources for getting your recovery started. They will be able to provide you with community specific information and point you in the right direction for recovery.

Click here to find your local Floodplain Administrator. 

Click here to find your local Emergency Coordinator. 

Post-Flood Resources

• Starting Your Recovery Post-Flood
• Staying Healthy While Cleaning Up post-flood
  • Prevent Illness and Injury Post-Flood
  • CDC: Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency
  • DPHHS: Flood Cleanup Health Tips
  • Food Safety
  • Protect Yourself From Flood Hazards
  • Protecting Yourself From Mold Following A Flood
    • Mold & Mildew: Cleaning Up Your Flood Damaged Home
    • CDC Mold Resources
    • EPA Mold Control
• Emotional Impact of Flooding
  • Helping Children Cope with a Disaster
  • Resources for Coping with Flooding
  • Understanding the Impact and Exploring the Strategies for Coping with a Flood
• Repairing My Home
  • Re-Entering Buildings
  • Equipment for Entering and Cleaning Flood-Damaged Property
  • Well Water Safety After Flooding
  • Recovering from and Coping with Flood Damaged Property
  • Repairing Your Flooded Home
  • Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes and Communities
  • Creating Disaster Resilient Communities
• Recovering My Farm
  • Returning to a Farm After a Flood
  • Farming After a Flood
  • Salvaging Flood Damaged Agricultural Buildings
  • Flooding and Stored Grain
• Financial Assistance
  • Emotional & Financial Toolkit
  • The Aftermath and Preparing Claims
  • Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim
  • National Flood Insurance Program Claims Handbook
• Electrical Connections Post-Flood
  • Flood Electrical Safety: High Water, High Stakes
  • Electricity Safety During Flood Conditions
  • Keep Your Family Safe During a Flood
• Other Resources
  • County Websites of Montana
  • Montana Public Health Emergency Preparedness
  • Flood Disaster and Recovery in Montana
  • Environmental Guidance for Flooding in Montana 
  • Montana DES Recovery: Other Resources

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