Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters all over the world and they seem to become stronger each year. If you live in an area that gets regularly affected by raging high waters or a flood is announced in the area where you are located, here are a few measures that will help you stay safe:
- Prepare for the flood – collect supplies of food that do not need cooking, fill bottles with fresh water, collect your most important valuables and documents, such as banking cards, driver’s license, home insurance documents and some water-resistant or water-proof clothes that can keep you warm and move everything as high in the house as you can;
- Prepare the house for the flood – charge your phones, then disconnect all utilities, including the power supply in your house to prevent accidents and hazards. Contractors experienced in roofing East Lansing homes should be contacted to, to keep your roof solid. Try to move the items on the ground level to a higher level – pay special attention to valuable items, but don’t waste time with furniture that is too bulky, don’t forget that floods move fast;
- Prepare the surroundings of your home – move outdoor items, such as furniture or tools indoors, to a safe room;
- Avoid walking in flood water to prevent falls and other injuries and also avoid drinking from the flood water – in most cases, it is severely contaminated.
