Plan ahead to protect your family, pets, and property:
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Know your risk: There are 5 dams in Kyle. Check if you live in a potential inundation area.
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Insurance: Consider flood insurance; standard policies often don’t cover flood damage.
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Family plan: Establish an out-of-area contact, practice evacuation routes, and share emergency plans with all household members.
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Emergency kit: Include 3 days of food and water, medications, first-aid, flashlights, and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
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Pets: Identify boarding facilities or animal hospitals for evacuation.
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Documents: Store important papers in waterproof containers and create password-protected digital copies.
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Prepare your vehicle: Fill your gas tank and have your emergency car kit ready.
If an imminent dam failure is issued:
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Review and complete your emergency kit and plans.
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Secure essential documents (medical records, insurance cards, ID).
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Charge mobile phones and prepare to evacuate.
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Shut off utilities if evacuation is required.
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Monitor local authorities and city updates on Facebook.
