How to stay safe during a Flood?

1/2/2020 (Permalink)

Cars are drawn from flood water

Entering flood waters, or staying after a flood has passed can bring about damage. Flooding is an impermanent flood of water onto land that is regularly dry. Floods are the most widely recognized catastrophic event in the United States. A result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges, and overflows of water systems. Develop slowly or quickly – Flash floods can come with no warning. Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings, and create landslides.

How to Stay Safe During a Flood?

• Know types of flood risk in your area. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center for information.
• If flash flooding is a risk in your location, then monitor potential signs, such as heavy rain.
• Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response.
• Gather supplies in case you have to leave immediately, or if services are cut off. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Don’t forget the needs of pets. Obtain extra batteries and charging devices for phones and other critical equipment.

• Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.
• Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.

After returning home SAFE and the flood-affected your house, call SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach / Signal Hill to assess the situation. We have the knowledge, tools, and storage so we can restore your house or business as fast as possible.

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