Before Contact the local geologist or town planning department or meteorology department to find out if your home is located in a flash-flood-prone area or landslide-prone area, Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergency shelters. During Listen to the radio or television for information, Be aware that flash flooding can occur If there is any possibility of flooding, move immediately to higher ground Do not wait for instructions to move, Be aware of stream, drainage channels, canyons and other areas known to flood suddenly. Floods can occur in these areas, with or without the typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain. after Stay away from damaged areas unless specifically requested help from the police, or relief, Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.