Be Prepared for Flooding in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser

8/26/2020 (Permalink)

Since floods are one of the most common natural disasters in the U.S., with an average of 25% of flood claims coming from low-risk areas, SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser has these tips to offer you to help reduce the amount of flood damage when it occurs.

Lower the Risk of Flood Damage Northeast Ontario/Kaiser:

• Check your county planning department to see if you live in a flood plain
• Build barriers to stop flood water from getting into the basement
• Use waterproofing sealants to avoid water damage
• Back up computer files and keep them in a safe location
• Install a drainage system or flood wall in your yard
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that flood insurance is available even in low-risk areas
• Do not keep important information or possessions in the basement
• Raise equipment off the basement floor
• Install a sump pump

SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is here to help remediate flood damage if the unfortunate happens to you.

Links:

https://www.ready.gov/floods

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.html