Protect Your Family and Property

 A personal disaster kit should include:

  • Prescription drugs
  • Portable radio
  • Water for 7 days in clean containers
  • Hygiene items
  • Batteries
  • Important Papers
  • Clothing
  • Non-perishable food
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Listen to weather information updates
  • Plan a flood-free evacuation route and destination and notify family/friends of that destination
  • Clear your yard of loose objects
  • Protect your windows and glass doors
  • If sewer lines are damaged or backed up, avoid flushing toilets
  • Secure your boat
  • Turn off the main water, gas, and electric supply
  • Move valuable contents to a safe area
  • Clean and disinfect anything that got wet from flood waters 

Evacuation zones may be seen at Emergency Management Homepage. You may also locate your zone by selecting Maps and using the Interactive Maps. Searches may be done by owner, address, or tax identification number. Shelter information is also available on this webpage.   For assistance in locating your evacuation zone, route, shelter or to register for special needs evacuation assistance, contact the Department of Public Safety at 941-749-3500, or Citizen’s Action Center at 941-742-5800.   Additional information can be found in your telephone book, Manatee County Hurricane Guide, the Manatee County website's Emergency Management homepage, the Federal Emergency Management Agency website www.fema.gov, and the Florida Department of Emergency Management website at www.floridadisaster.org.

Bradenton is a Participating Community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

All Floodplain Development is permitted through our office. For questions regarding Floodplain Management or to report un-permitted development please call (941) 932-9405.

Through the administration of local Floodplain Management Ordinances, Federal Regulations, and The Florida Building Code, Policy Holders are provided Flood Insurance Opportunities.

Find more Flood Design information in the Florida Building Code. 

 

Protect Yourself
Since standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S.

In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding.

Find out more about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself.

Learn about The NFIP Partnership >> Learn your risk, and find an agent, by taking Your Risk Profile.