Sunday, October 25, 2009

Flood Safety Tips

It seems that our country now is a favorite hangout of floods and/or typhoons which causes a lot of damage not only to properties, but also claiming precious lives.

That's why, id like to share this post to all of you hoping that in one way or another, i will able to reach out and share a couple of Flood safety tips i have compiled and/or searched from different sources.

BEFORE A FLOOD

-Find out if you live in a flood-prone area from your local emergency management agency and by finding out the flood history of your area..

-Find out whether your property is above or below flood level.

-Be aware of your community's warning system for flooding.

-If you live in an area that is frequently prone to flooding, stockpile emergency building materials, including plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber nails, hammer and saw, pry bar, shovels, and sandbags.

-Have check valves installed in building sewer traps to prevent flood waters from backing up in sewer drains.

-Have an evacuation plan and route. Be sure to practice the evacuation procedures before a true emergency occurs. Find out what the community's evacuation plan is from the local emergency management agency. This should contain the safest routes to shelters. Make sure that you have several route planned, in case the first and/or second choices are flooded out.

-Have disaster supplies on hand.
-Flashlights and extra batteries
-Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries
-First aid kit and manual
-Emergency food and water
-Non-electric can opener
-Essential medicines
-Cash and credit cards
-Sturdy shoes / boots

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