How to Prepare BEFORE a FLOOD!

11/8/2017 (Permalink)

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With all the hurricanes and natural disasters in the news right now, it is important to know the steps to follow once the rain and flood waters have left your home or business.  The aftermath of the water damage can be overwhelming task to face and can sometimes feel impossible.  This is where SERVPRO of Corinth/Iuka motto of “Ready For Whatever Happens” comes in to play.  Not only are our phone lines open 24/7 but we also have a staff of well trained technicians ready to help. 

Here's some tips on how to prepare for a FLOOD:

Before a FLOOD:

• Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates. 
• Be prepared to evacuate quickly and know your routes and destinations. Find a local emergency shelter. 
• Check your emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply, especially medications or other medical supplies. Keep it nearby.

Then, If You Can, Do This

• Fill plastic bottles with clean water for drinking.
• Fill bathtubs and sinks with water for flushing the toilet or washing the floor or clothing.
• Fill your car's gas tank, in case you need to evacuate.
• Bring outdoor belongings, such as patio furniture, indoors.
• Turn off propane tanks to reduce the potential for fire.

If You Still Have Time, Do This

• Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home.
• Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities to prevent damage to your home or within the community. If you shut your gas off, a professional is required to turn it back on.
• Unplug small appliances to reduce potential damage from power surges that may occur.

If You Have Pets or Livestock

• Consider a precautionary evacuation of your animals, especially any large or numerous animals. Waiting until the last minute could be fatal for them and dangerous for you.
• Where possible, move livestock to higher ground. If using a horse or other trailer to evacuate your animals, move sooner rather than later.
• Bring your companion animals indoors and maintain direct control of them. Be sure that your pet emergency kit is ready to go in case of evacuation.
  ***Information via Red Cross Website. 

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