| 1 | Clean gutters and catch basins of debris and leaves. Help keep our creeks and Bays clean by never dumping in the catch basin. |
| 2 | For property owners with natural creek beds on their property, clear creek beds of debris. |
| 3 | Build a storm kit: Keep needed emergency supplies in your home, at work, and in your car and discuss emergency plans with your family. |
| 4 | Build a sandbag wall to channel water to a drain or a gutter. |
| 5 | Have plywood, plastic sheeting, and other emergency building materials available in advance and keep handy for waterproofing. |
| 6 | Know your flood zone designation and your specific flood hazard. Obtain flood insurance if you are in a high-risk flood area. Homeowner insurance policies do not cover flood damage. |
| 7 | Plan in advance to assist your neighbors or have them help you. |
