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What You Need to Prepare for Flooding
9/13/2018 (Permalink)
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The likelihood of floods is increasing, even in areas where they were once unusual. Flooding is becoming more prevalent with every season.
The technical definition of a flood is when water submerges two or more acres or properties.
When faced with the imminent danger of a flood, safety for you, your property, and your belongings is vital. Keep reading for safety and preparation tips for floods.
A generator is necessary in an emergency. In fact, it’s crucial to have it installed before an emergency. You can’t know what storm damage will happen to the power grid during a flood, so you need to be able to produce your own power. Variables like your home size and electricity needs will influence what kind of generator you need.
Before a flood hits, move all your power sources (like appliances and electrical devices) to safer ground since water conducts electricity.
Always be familiar with your area’s flood risk, even if it’s very low. FEMA and the local government are good resources for this. Flood knowledge is the best prevention tool. For the Kingston/New Paltz area, start here.
Stay up to date on weather and flood risks by purchasing a weather radio and learning what the many emergency notifications signal.
Always have an emergency kit packed and ensure it’s prepared for a flood. This means storing important documents or medicines and first aid in something waterproof. Also be sure to include plenty of fresh, clean water, because flood waters contain contaminants. For instructions on how to build an emergency kit, read this.
Evacuation is a two-step process. Begin with your local government. Does it have an official evacuation plan? Then create an evacuation plan for your family and practice until everyone has it memorized. It’s good to include emergency modes of communication as part of your evacuation plan.
After a flood caused by a storm, the likelihood of damage is high. Always be careful when returning to the flood site and call for professional help as the damage could be potentially dangerous.
After a flood, SERVPRO® of Kingston/New Paltz will make it like it never even happened.