Springtime brings flooding in many parts of Minnesota. Mother Nature can’t be entirely predicted or controlled, but there is much you can do before, during and after a flood to minimize your risk.
 
The following links will take you to information on protecting your property, understanding flood insurance, developing a family emergency plan, making a flood kit, and more. It’s flood season. Get ready.

State Agencies’ Flood Information

Know what is below. Call before you dig - The Office of Pipeline Safety is reminding public works departments, utility operators, contractors and the general public to "Know what is below. Call before you dig" by dialing 811.

Ready.gov - provides guidance and templates to help you, your family, and your business plan and prepare for flooding emergencies.

FloodSmart.gov - gives information, rates and answers questions about the National Flood Insurance Program.

National Flood Safety Awareness Week - Information on flood safety from FEMA and NOAA.

Protecting Your Health During A Flood from the Minnesota Department of Health.

CodeReady  - Information and preparedness information for Minnesota citizens.

Flooding in Minnesota - Latest flood information from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

National Weather Service - Weather and flooding updates

How to Minimize Pollution and Health Risks  - Information from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Toolbox for Local Units of Government Recovering from a Natural Disaster - Information for local governments from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency