Flood Preparedness

How to Prepare for a Flood

• Ensure your property flood insurance in force and up to date
• Take steps to prepare your property for flooding (berms, sandbags, etc).
• Move valuable items to higher points on your property or in your home in the event of a flood
• Identify where you and your family would go and what you would take with you should you need to evacuate due to rising water
• Sign up for Gunnison Regional Alerts to receive emergency alerts at https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/145/Emergency-Management

See detailed information on actions to take before, during, and after a flood using the links below:

• Steps to take before a flood (PDF)
• Steps to take during a flood event (PDF)
• Steps to take after a flood (PDF)

Flood Insurance

There is a 30-day waiting period for new flood insurance policies to take effect once they are purchased. Floodplain residents should purchase flood insurance, and any resident may purchase flood insurance if you think your home is vulnerable. Historically, about one-third of all flood insurance claims occur outside of the mapped regulatory floodplain area (for 100-year floods). Generally, a less expensive preferred risk policy is available for these properties.

Visit the "National Flood Insurance Program" tab for more information on how to sign up for flood insurance.