With milder temperatures approaching, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office is urging residents in St. Lawrence County the rest of the state to learn about flood dangers and sign up for the statewide warning system.

With milder temperatures approaching in the coming weeks, communities may experience heavy flooding, Cuomo said.

Sign up for NY Alerts at https://users.nyalert.gov/ to get immediate alerts on flood warnings and severe storms.

To go along with National Flood Safety Awareness Week, Cuomo’s office asks people to take a simple preparedness step each day or to set a daily goal to prepare for a severe weather event. Taking the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps training is one way to prepare for any emergency or disaster. The corps gives residents the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions, according to Cuomo.

Visit www.prepare.ny.gov for a list of current in-person trainings happening across the state.

Flood preparation safety tips:

• Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry.

• Develop and practice a family escape plan and identify a meeting place if family members become separated.

• Make an itemized list – as well as potentially photo and video documentation -- of all valuables including furnishings, clothing and other personal property. Keep the list in a safe place.

• Stockpile emergency supplies of canned food, medicine and first aid supplies and drinking water. Store drinking water in clean, closed containers.

• Plan what to do with your pets.

• Have a portable radio, flashlights, extra batteries and emergency cooking equipment available.

• Keep your automobile fueled. If electric power is cut off, gasoline stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days. Have a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.

• Find out how many feet your property is above and below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded.

• Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for emergency water-proofing.

• Check insurance coverage. Homeowners’ insurance policies generally do not cover flood damages. Only flood insurance can protect a home against flood damages.

For a list of complete list of weather terms and preparation ideas before during and after a flood, go to http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/safety-info/flood/floodprepare.cfm.