BE PREPARED FOR A LANDSLIDE

Landslides cause 25–50 deaths and more than a billion dollars in damage each year. FEMA V-1007/May 2018

55-100 MPH A landslide is rocks, earth, or other materials moving down a slope. A mudflow is a landslide Can strike with Travel 55–100 miles Caused by rain, Can result that is combined with little or no per hour earthquakes, from flooding up to 60 percent water. warning volcanoes, or changes to the land

IF YOU ARE UNDER A LANDSLIDE WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

Evacuate early to Listen for emergency avoid landslide risk. information and alerts.

Watch for signs Watch for flooding. of landslide. HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A LANDSLIDE THREATENS

Prepare Survive Be Safe NOW DURING AFTER

Know the landslide risk in your area. Monitor the area for signs of Listen to authorities to find out if it is Contact officials for information on potential slide activity. These safe to return. local landslide hazards. Ask whether can include cracks or bulges in Save phone calls for emergencies. there is a landslide map of your area the ground, street pavement, or Phone systems are often down or how to get your property checked. sidewalks; soil moving away from or busy after a disaster. Use text foundations; tilting of patios or Learn about the types and signs of messages or social media to commu- foundations; broken water lines; or landslides common in your area. nicate with family and friends. leaning telephone poles, trees, walls, Sign up for your community’s or fences. Stay away from downed power lines warning system. The Emergency Alert and report them immediately. Evacuate an area immediately after System (EAS) and National Oceanic authorities tell you to. Signs of a and Atmospheric Administration landslide may not be visible, but the (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide danger still exists. emergency alerts. Watch for flooding. Floods Know your community’s landslide sometimes follow landslides evacuation plans. Practice driving because they may be started by the evacuation routes and identify same event. shelter locations. Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Gather supplies in case you have to Radio, or local alerting systems leave immediately or if services are for current emergency information cut off. Keep in mind each person’s and instructions. specific needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets. Avoid building in areas at risk for a landslide, such as steep slopes or property close to cliffs, or near drainage ways or streams. Plant ground cover and build walls to Take an Active Role direct the mudflow around buildings. in Your Safety Keep important documents in a safe place. Create password-protected Go to Ready.gov and search digital copies. for landslide. Download the Review insurance coverage. FEMA app to get Landslide damage may not be more information about covered. preparing for a landslide.

FEMA V-1007 Catalog No. 17233-8