RainReady Guidance

• Actions for Homeowners (PDF)
  An introduction to rain readiness for homeowners
• Actions for Cities and Towns (PDF)
  An introduction to rain readiness for municipalities
• Actions for States and Regions (PDF)
  An introduction to rain readiness for states and regions

for Homeowners

• Make Your Yard RainReady (PDF)
  How to take care of your property responsibly
• Maintaining Your Rain Garden (PDF)
  An illustrated guide to maintaining your home rain garden
• Capturing Rain on Your Property (PDF)
  Seven Techniques for Capturing Rainwater on Your Property
• Get RainReady with Compost Bins (PDF)
  Learn more about composting
• Get RainReady with Rain Barrels (PDF)
  Learn more about rain barrels
• Get RainReady by Planting Native Plants (PDF)
  Learn more about plants native to the Midwest
• Insurance Policies (PDF)
  Protecting your home from financial risk
• Checklist for Home Buyers (PDF)
  Key tips for buying a home that is RainReady

for Residents and Communities

• Resident Action Groups (PDF)
  An introduction to RainReady community organizing
• Community Needs Assessment (PDF)
  Gathering information for your community
• Establishing a Rain Fund (PDF)
  How to ensure your community is ready
• Establishing a Grant Program (PDF)
  A strategy for funding RainReady improvements
• Is it Raining Harder? (PDF)
  Facts about Extreme Weather and Climate Change
• Your Building's Sewer Pipe (PDF)
  Preventing backups and flooding of wastewater in your home
• Get RainReady with Trees (PDF)
  Learn more about how trees impact stormwater