Protecting Your Property Before, During and After a Flood

Do you know how to protect yourself during a flood? How about after the flood? You've probably heard lots of information over the years. We hope you won't ever need it; this start-to-finish guide to handling flood will help you remember what you should really do during an emergency and afterwards to recover as quickly as possible.

You don’t only protect your property before the flood, but you also need to protect it during and after the flood. These steps will help you prepare and recover from any possible flood damage.

You should be aware of your location’s flood zone risk
Have your permanent equipment elevated
Have a regular check up on your sump pumps and drains to ensure proper functioning.
If you have a generator, have your sump pump switch transferred so that it could still be operated in case of flood.
Have a plumber install a backflow prevention valve to prevent sewage back up
Plan and practice evacuation route
In a frequently flooded area, collect emergency building materials
Learn with family members how to shut off utilities during emergency
Prepare a survival kit with medicines, and other essential items you would need in case you leave the house

Do not return home when it is not yet advised by the authorities
Check for damage and report immediately once allowed to go back home
Keep an eye on the snakes that may have found a route into your home
Discard all food that has come in contact with floodwaters
Remove standing water as soon as possible especially from the basement to avoid structural damage.
Properly dry soaked carpets to prevent mold growth. Throw away anything that can’t be properly dried.
Have an electrician inspect your electronic equipment that may have suffered water damage before using it
Disinfect all areas that have been flooded

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