Tornadoes and hurricanes may get most of the news coverage, but flooding is far more common and far more damaging. Over $2 billion dollars in property damage is caused by flooding every year. Flooding is also the most dangerous form of weather-related death. This is why it is vital that you know how to prepare yourself when a flood happens. http://www.serviceproslocal.com/flood-preparedness-flood-safety-guide/

1. Flood Safety Guide

2. Before the Flood
Official Warnings Prepeardness kit Other
Flood advisory
Flood watch
Flood warning
Flash flood warning
Prescriptions
Other medical equipment
Important papers
Food, clothing
Electronic devices, cash
Know your flood risk
Get flood insurance
Make improvements to
your home

3. Move all precious materials and important papers you won’t be taking with
you to the highest point in your home
Listen to the radio or the television for evacuation orders and flooding
locations
Charge any electronic devices you plan on taking with you, then turn off
your utilities at the main switch, especially electric and gas
Clean and plug your sinks and tubs, then fill them with fresh water just in
case you are trapped
Move any outdoor furniture into your home to protect it
Unlock a front window in case mud carried by the flood jams your door
During a Flood

4. After the Flood
Wait until you are given the okay to return
Observe your home from the outside
If your door is hard to open, use the window you unlocked to gain entry
Inspect your home using a flashlight. Do NOT use any source of flame
While inspecting your home, look out for wild animals
Don’t drink any water until the water is declared safe
Don’t turn any utilities back on until you know it is safe to do so

5. Additional Steps
Preparing an Insurance Claim
Cleaning Up

6. Flood safety starts with education
Share your flood safety plan with your children and
practice it with them
Make sure they know where the emergency equipment
is and how to use it
Flood Preparedness For Kids

7. Use a buddy system to keep your children near you at all times
If you have infants, make sure you bring along diapers and formula
Don’t let older children use anything with flames near a flooded house

8. Flood Preparedness For People With a Disability
You should first find out what the risk of flooding is in your
area
If you are able to drive yourself, take your emergency gear
and head to the closest evacuation shelter or to high
ground
If you cannot drive yourself, contact the authorities
You should also establish a personal support network that
can help you in times of emergency

9. Flood Preparedness For Pets
Make sure that your pet is wearing identification
Make sure that your flood preparedness kit also has gear
for your pet
If you are taking a pet, consider leaving the area well
before any evacuation order comes from the authorities
If you must stay in your home, keep your pet with you and
block off escape routes

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