The most important part is the pre-planning and getting away from the rising flood waters as early as possible. Plan for where the high point is if you have to go to it. Key thing is to get out and not be concerned with your possessions.If you're in a house or a building when the floods start, you want to get to the highest story possible without getting trapped in an attic. Wearing bright clothes if you have the opportunity. You want to be able to be seen if you're at the position where you're escaping a h ...