Reduce Risk of Flooding Emergency preparedness starts with knowing your risk. In Arlington, the biggest risk associated with hurricane season is flooding, which could inundate areas with low to moderate flood risk. The risk for flooding can vary within the same neighborhood and even from property to property. Just one inch of standing water in your home can cause $25,000 of damage!
Be Informed Emergencies can happen at any time and with little to no notice. Prepare for an emergency by being informed, knowing what disasters and hazards could affect your area, getting emergency alerts, and having multiple, reliable ways of receiving information before, during, and after an emergency.
Know Who to Call Knowing who to call during an emergency can save lives. Write down important phone numbers and keep them somewhere safe in case of power outages. Find a list of County resources for emergencies, for reporting problems, and for other non-urgent needs.
Make a Plan It's important for you and your family to have a plan to help everyone stay calm and know what to do during an emergency. You may not be together when it happens, so plan for all locations you and your loved ones frequent like your home, work and school.
Gather Emergency Supplies Gather emergency supplies to build an emergency kit. An emergency kit, also called a go-bag, or disaster bag/kit, is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of emergency that can help you be prepared. Build a kit for your home, office, and vehicle.