Flood Information

Floods usually strike without warning. They have occurred numerous times within Ward County and across the State of North Dakota. With the construction of more roads, shopping malls, homes, and businesses, the chance of flooding increases. Thousands of buildings have been damaged over the last several years. People have lost their homes and belongings, and some never saw it coming. Truth is, you can live miles away from water and still be a victim of flooding. It doesn't take much to damage your property. Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damages. Below are informational brochures on how to become more prepared for flooding which can also be found at the Ward County Courthouse, and Ward County Administration Building. 

Flood Insurance Information

  1. Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program
  2. Every Business Should Have an Emergency Plan
  3. Flood Insurance Information for Real Estate Professionals
  4. Flood Insurance Information for Your New Home
  5. Flood Insurance Policy Information for Businesses
  6. Flood Insurance Policy Information for Homeowners and Renters
  7. Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover Floods
  8. How the National Flood Insurance Program Works
  9. Information on Flood Insurance Coverage
  10. Myths and Facts about the National Flood Insurance Program
  11. Questions and Answers about Flood Insurance for Real Estate Professionals
  12. The Difference Between Flood Insurance and Disaster Assistance
  13. What Are Your Risks During a Flood
  14. What You Need to Know About Disaster Assistance and Flood Insurance
  15. What You Need to Know About Your Flood Risk and Flood Insurance Premiums
  16. Why Do You Need Flood Insurance

Preparing for a Flood

  1. Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
  2. Flooding, Excess Rain and Basements
  3. Handling Food Through Floods
  4. Helping Children Through the Flood
  5. How to Build a Levee with Sandbags
  6. How to Elevate Your Home
  7. How to Prepare and be Safe Before, During, and After a Flood
  8. How to Protect Manufactured and Mobile Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
  9. How to Protect Utilities from Flood Damage
  10. How to Reduce Damage from Localized Flooding
  11. How to Stack Sandbags
  12. Inventory of Important Papers
  13. Items to take for Children Evacuating
  14. Prepare for Flooding in Rural Area
  15. Preparing a Home that will be Flooded
  16. Protecting Natural Resources in the Floodplain
  17. What You Need in Case of an Emergency
  18. What You Need to Know About Elevated Structures

After the Flood

  1. A Flood of Emotions
  2. Cleaning and Disinfecting your Home After the Flood
  3. Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements
  4. Cleaning Your Flooded or Water-Damaged Home
  5. Creating a Healthy Home Clean-up of Flooded Homes
  6. Dealing with Stress after a Disaster
  7. Health Precautions in Flooded Areas
  8. Helping your Child Cope with Disaster
  9. Mold and Mildew in your Flood Damaged Home
  10. Mold in Homes
  11. Molds in Your Home
  12. NDSU Flood Recovery Checklists
  13. Protecting Children after a flood
  14. Repairing a Flooded Lawn
  15. Sandbag Cleanup