Relocate/Raise everything that could be damaged by a flood by elevating it above the flood level.  By doing this, flood damage is reduced. Thousands of dollars in damage can be prevented by simply moving furniture and electrical appliances to a higher level. Structural components below the flood level can be replaced with materials that are not subject to water damage.  For areas below the flood level, there should be no carpeting, furniture, insulation, and other materials subject to water damage.