Emergency Planning and Flood Safety

Emergency Preparedness

Garden City participates with neighboring cities in the Ada City-County Emergency Management Plan.  Information related to floods and other emergencies, including what to do in a disaster, can be found at accem.org.  ACCEM is responsible for coordinating overall efforts and supplying public information.

Emergency Planning and Flood Safety

Each jurisdiction in Ada County, including Garden City, has an agency in charge of flood response.  However, these agencies will not conduct flood response activities on private property.  It is the agency’s job to protect public roads, buildings, and utilities; and ensure public safety by recommending evacuation or other actions when necessary.  Citizens are responsible for flood response on their own property.   Please make sure that you have the appropriate permits (even sandbags need permits).  Up to date flood information is found at current flood information, including flow rates, sand locations, etc.  If you need to fill sandbags please refer to the following instructions: 

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