Clean and disinfect anything that got wet from flood watersĮvacuation zones may be seen at Emergency Management Homepage.Turn off the main water, gas, and electric supply.If sewer lines are damaged or backed up, avoid flushing toilets.Plan a flood-free evacuation route and destination and notify family/friends of that destination.Additional television and radio news sources include: Bay News 9, WFTS Channel 7, WFLA Channel 8, WTSP Channel 10, WTVT Channel 13, WJIS-FM 88.1, WMTX-FM 100.7, WYNF-FM 105.9, WCTQ-FM 106.5, WFLA-AM 970, WBRD-AM 1420, and WWPR-AM 1490. Manatee Government Access (MGA-TV), the county cable channel will be utilized to broadcast information to the public. The storm track will also be provided for a tropical storm or hurricane. When the Emergency Operations Center is activated, Emergency Management will post the latest weather advisory and opened shelters on its website at #Manatee Ready. Manatee County Emergency Management has the ability to warn geographical areas via an automated telephone notification system. These units are available from local electronic stores. Flood warnings can be received directly from the National Weather Service by NOAA Weather Alert Receivers. Depending on your Flood Insurance Policy you may cover both structural damage and contents to certain maximums.ĭoor-to-door warning sometimes can also be accomplished with law enforcement or fire department vehicles public address systems. Flood Insurance can have a 30 day waiting period. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Move to a safe area before access is cut off by flood water. Keep abreast of road conditions through the news media.Determine whether you live in a potential flood zone.What Actions Should You Take To Be Prepared? Tropical cyclones pose significant risk well inland due to fresh water flooding.Urban and small stream flash floods often occur in less than one hour.Most flood-related deaths occur at night and are vehicular.Just six inches of fast-moving flood water can sweep a person off his or her feet.This interactive map allows citizens to search for their property and identifies the location of the 100 year flood zone and evacuation zones.Īs little as one foot of (moving) water can move most cars off the road. Visit the Manatee County website to view the Public Safety Map Viewer. Is your home located in a low-lying area?.Determine if there are rivers or creeks that flood frequently.To protect yourself, learn what flood threats affect your community: Water only inches deep can be next to water that is several feet deep. Pooling of water poses a significant risk, not as much from swift moving water, but more from one’s inability to judge water depth. In fact, normally small rivers turned into vast lakes. In the case of the 1997-98 El Niño floods, rising rivers and repeated periods of heavy rainfall combined to pool water over land located miles away from rivers. When rivers rise, water tends to spread out far from riverbanks. Due to the relatively flat terrain across Florida, it is complicated to drain accumulated water. Low-lying or poorly drained areas can also increase a community's flood risk. There are different reasons a community may flood storm surge, river flooding or heavy rainfall.
This is only a guide to identify areas prone to flooding based on past incidences.Ĭlick on the link to access the City of Bradenton Public Safety Interactive Map.Īll manufactured/mobile home residents in the county must evacuate at ALL evacuation levels!! These locations are not certain to flood, nor are they inclusive of all that will flood.
Historically, these areas and roadways have proven to become impassable by normal vehicular traffic. It should be noted that the City of Bradenton has identified areas of concern that are prone to flooding as a result of heavy rains. FEMA Flood Map Service Center Search By Address (This tool tells you if your home is in a flood zone!)įlood Hazard Publications and Information.City of Bradenton Public Safety Web Mapping Application.Flooding is one of Florida's most frequent hazards! To learn more about local Floodplain Management simply click on the links below.
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