Flooding

What to do Before & After a Flood

Before a Flood Strikes

• Buy flood insurance
• Consider building modifications
  
  • Permanent protection
  • Emergency protection
• Prepare emergency supplies

When a Flood is Predicted

• Listen for flood warnings
• Think safety first
• If time permits, protect your possessions

After a Flood

• Proceed with caution
• Coping with stress and suffering

Restoring Vital Services

• Flood-damaged electrical appliances
• Cleaning electric motors and generators
• Air conditioning and heating equipment
  • General cleaning, drying and renovation
  • Condensing units, air handlers, single package air conditioners
  • Thermostats
  • Gas furnaces
  • Electric furnaces, duct heaters, supplementary resistance hHeaters
• Purifying your water supply
• Salvaging flood-damaged food
  • Salvaging frozen foods
• Flooded walls
• Floors and carpets
  • Pads and underlay
  • Wood floors
  • Vinyl and tile-covered floors
• Wood furniture, woodwork and cabinets
  • Cleanser/conditioner recipe
  • Cloudy spots
  • Mildew
• Mattresses
• Pillows
• Clothing and linens
• Kitchenware
• Books and valuable papers
• Care of flooded vegetable gardens
• Flood damage in ornamental plants in the home landscape
• Automobiles and other vehicles
  • Washing
  • Reconditioning
• Small engines
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