PRECAUTIONS AFTER FLOOD Take pictures of the damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance claims. Get professional help. Seek necessary medical care. Do not neglect minor wounds or illnesses. Food, clothing, shelter, and first aid are available from the American Red Cross. If the gas has been turned off for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional. Have an electrician check the electrical system and appliances. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking. Your home is no longer a safe place. Throw away medicine, food, or water that had contact with floodwaters (including canned goods). If water is of questionable purity, boil drinking water for 10 minutes. Restrict children from playing in flooded areas. Keep windows and doors open for ventilation. Pump out flooded basements gradually (removing about 1/3 of the water volume each day) to avoid structural damage. Keep the power off until an electrician has inspected the system for safety. All electrical equipment should be checked and dried before being returned to service. Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Service damaged sewage systems as soon as possible. When making repairs, protect your property from future flood damage. Follow local building codes. Use flood-resistant materials and techniques. Elevate electrical components above the potential flood height. Elevate utilities (washer, dryer, furnace, and water heater) above the level of anticipated flooding. Consider elevation of the entire structure. Install a backflow valve in the sewer system
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 07:58:54 +0000
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