CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Parts of Ohio may be at risk for flooding this weekend. If you have structures in areas know to flood best practice is to have a system and resources in place to mitigate the hazards. A non-exhaustive list of flood mitigation best practices include: * Having a system in please to periodically check structures known to or may flood * Have materials in place to mitigate hazards as they arise: * Make sure all exterior drains are clear and draining correctly * Preplace * Sand or other bulk materials * Sandbags * Plywood of sufficient strength to hold back water * Other diking materials * Pumps/hoses * Personal to utilize the above These are just the very basic materials and systems to utilize when potential flooding may occur. For a much deeper dive into flood prevention and mitigation please see the attached materials. Please download the full FEMA guidance document "Floodproofing Non-Residential Building" directly from: [?pdf icon] https://ccao-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jhale_ccao_org/Eb_mSE0m3EpBj5k2IGfwFRABK-h0Po0JVFb8xXbuyeZYJg?e=doVckC<https://ccao-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jhale_ccao_org/Eb_mSE0m3EpBj5k2IGfwFRABK-h0Po0JVFb8xXbuyeZYJg?e=doVckC> James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets."