Preventive Measures Against Floods - Act Now To Save
John Paige
The occurrence of floods is something that may come with and without warning, and there is nothing you can do to stop it. However you are not that helpless. There are preventive measures you can do to lessen or control the damage and to protect your homes from the fury of the flood. This should always be your pushing factor to purchase a flood insurance cover for your house building and for the contents of your home.
In the event of a flood, here are some standard steps and tips to help keep home and property damage to a minimum. Most important are the three key aspects of your home; electricity, gas, and water. If a flood is coming or has arrived, turn off the main sources for these three things as soon as possible. You must know ahead of time where and how to do this, as quick acting during a flood is crucial. You shouldn't wait for a flood to come to try to figure out the locations of these controls.
Make sure you unplug all the electrical items in your house and if possible haul them on higher places, like the second storey of your house or the attic. If you live in a flood zone, you should already be aware of ideal things to cover your doors and windows like sandbags, metal sheeting and others. Make your safety your priority but if you still have time, you can move as much furniture and things to higher places.
As much as you can, you need to try to keep everything in your home dry and above water. Roll up carpets and rugs to keep them from getting soaked and having their texture ruined. Always have a emergency kit prepared with dry clothes, toiletries, documents, a light, and fresh drinking water. If possible, there should be a kit for each family member. In your emergency kit, since it will be stored someplace safe from flooding, you should also keep any valuables or mementos which can not be replaced by money alone, so that they will not be destroyed.
Before a flood occurs, you should install some flood defenses of your own to prepare. Look at your local stores for things that can be installed ahead of time, like a flood board, an air brick cover, or a plastic skirt to surround your home.
If the flood has already arrived, it is time to put your safety at the helm as your main concern. If forced to evacuate, cooperate fully with emergency workers, and try to do everything you can and must do while there is still daylight. Floods have claimed many victims and you do not want yourself or your family to be among them.
It may help you to prepare in advance too. Check the flood warnings in your region so you will know what actions to take. As a final precaution, make a personal flood plan for you and your family.
Your flood plan must include an escape route, a list of safe places to go, all belongings you will need to take with you, and any other safety concerns you may have. Tune in to your local radio or television stations for flood warnings. You may also telephone Floodline at 0845 988 1188 at any time to get more information.
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