Be prepared for the next storm

6/9/2020 (Permalink)

Home Flooded due to Storm

Be Prepared: 
Tips from FEMA for preparing your home or business for a flood. 

Before the Flood:

• Have a qualified professional elevate the furnace, water heater and electrical panel if susceptible to flooding. 
• Installing "check valves" in sewer traps to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home or business. 
• Seal walls in basement with waterproofing compounds to help avoid seepage. 

During the Flood:

• Turn off utilities at the main switches of valves if instructed to do so. 
• Disconnect electrical appliances. 
• Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water
• Do not walk through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall. 

After the Flood:

• Listen for news reports to learn if the community's water supply is safe to drink. 
• Avoid floodwaters. Water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged. 
• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters. 
• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe. 
  

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