Resources
It’s Important to Be Informed
- NOAA is the foremost in weather news. You can listen to Weather Radio on the NOAA website and it will provide pertinent information about flooding and other important weather-related disasters. This link – provides information about purchasing the receiver which is needed to hear the weather information.
- In case of flooding, visit The Ohio Committee For Severe Weather Awareness to learn about the steps to take before, during, and after a flood.
- Information concerning weather in your specific county is also very important. Visit the County Emergency Management Agency Offices site to learn current information about weather in your county. The Emergency Management Agency Office (EMA) has contact information for your county’s EMA Office. You are able to contact them for information that is updated every minute so that you know the very latest information in your county.
- In case of flash flood, visit the Flash Flood Map link, also located on NOAA’s site. With this helpful site, you can see flood information for the county of your choice between one and twenty-four hours from the current time.
- For Power Outages visit this site. The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has information concerning safety issues during power outages.
- The Ohio River Forecast Center out of the National Weather Service has a useful Flood Map on their website featuring a flood map depicting both the current and expected flood conditions.
Disaster Assistance and FEMA Links
When disaster strikes, it is difficult to know where to go or who to contact for assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contact information is linked below, along with links to many questions you might have during a time of disaster.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Phone: 800.621.FEMA (3362)
FEMA Assistance
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is disaster assistance?
- Do I qualify for assistance?
- What information do I need to apply?
- What items are covered by disaster assistance?
- What are my rights?
- CLC Participating Hotels
- Disaster Recovery Center Locator
- Get Food & Water
- Search Available Housing
- Return Home Safely
- Cope with Stress
Links for Emergency Insurance Information
We never know when disaster might strike, so it is best to be prepared for all possible situations. We would like to share with you a few sites that offer information on insurance for flooding and a few informative articles that share information about what to do after a flood and how to prepare for future flooding.
- In addition to much important information on inclement weather awareness and how to be prepared, the Ohio Committee for Sever Weather Awareness also provides information on how to obtain Flood Insurance.
- The National Flood Conference is a valuable resource for all audiences in learning about the benefits of flood insurance. This conference will educate attendees during the major annual gathering of all the partners in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) intended to motivate and educate various audiences on the importance of floodplain management and the benefits of flood insurance.
- FEMA has several Flood Response tips that cover flood insurance, rebuilding after a flood, and preparing for a future flood, among others.
- Answers to Questions About the NFIP This 80-page booklet is intended to acquaint the public with the National Flood Insurance Program. The publication is designed for readers who need answers to frequently asked questions about the program, and who want general information about the program itself. The booklet does not contain detailed legal information about NFIP.
- Flood Insurance Requirements for Recipients of Federal Disaster Assistance When property owners receive financial assistance from the Federal Government following a Presidentially-declared disaster, they may be required to purchase flood insurance coverage.