Johnnys family looked forward to their annual camping trip to Bull Creek Campground. The week-long camping trip has been planned for months because of when Johnnys dad could take his vacation from work. The campground has pretty natural scenery but also has a history of flooding. The family camping trip could also be the same time as a flood. Johnny, his sister Sandy and his parents prepare in case of a flood. When the flood happens, because of their planning they are able to make it safely out of the campground and help others. When someone needs to be rescued in a flood or other natural disaster, their rescuer is in danger trying to rescue them. This story provides some safety ideas so that a family may be able to help themselves and others before the flood happens. The best way to avoid being a flood victim is to have a plan before the flood.

Johnny Mullens, C.F.M. is a certified floodplain manager and certified storm spotter. He works for the state of Arkansas and also is a landowner with land in a floodplain. He has been a certified floodplain manager and member of the Arkansas Floodplain Management Association since 2002. He has an Associates degree from Arkansas State University-Beebe. He also has a Bachelors degree from the University of Arkansas and attended graduate school there.