High probability of major flooding this spring on Mississippi River

To help business owners and residents prepare for the potential impact of 2020 flooding, the City of Davenport and Scott County Emergency Management are hosting an event Saturday, Feb. 29, for Iowa and Illinois property owners throughout the region. Click here for more information about the Leap into Flood Preparation event. 

Check out the City of Davenport's new webpage for all resources relating to flooding - BePreparedDavenport.com. The page is designed to provide you with timely and relevant information about the current flood status in our community and the resources you need to prepare and stay safe.

Businesses owners also may follow these recommendations to reduce the likelihood of flood damage to their building:

• Know your flood zone
• Learn the base flood elevation (BFE) for your property
• Employ dry floodproofing techniques
• Purchase or renew a flood insruance policy under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Landscape with native plants
• Raise electrical components
• Raise or floodproof HVAC
• Move valuables to higher levels
• Keep important documents in a waterproof container
• Declutter drains and gutters
• Use flood-resistant materials
• Provide backup power
• Know the location of disconnect valves and cut-off points (gas, water, electricity)
• Seal cracks
• Apply waterproof coating
• Check downspouts
• Check slope of property
• Anchor fuel tanks
• Install sewer backflow valve
• Use a sump pump with backup power
• Inspect wells

Click here for more details about these recommendations provided by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

And here are some recommendations to stay safe when a flood threatens:

• Sign up for the Scott County Emergency Notification System and/or the Rock Island County Emergency Alert Program
• Purchase and program a National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Weather Radio
• Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans and flash flood response
• Gather supplies in case you have to leave immediately or if services are cut off

Click here for more details about these recommendations and others provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.