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    The after-effects of the flood to your home can be depressing. Flood clean up can be tiring too. So as much as possible, we have to avoid getting flooded by making sure our house is flood resistant. Is this possible? Yes! Here’s how you can make your house flood resistant: 1. Learn how to water-seal your home. One of the easiest and inexpensive ways of preventing flood from entering your house is to make sure all foundation cracks are sealed. These cracks can provide entry for floodwater to pass through. You also need to secure all roof shingles. To seal foundation cracks, use caulk or cement from a hardware store. 2. Secure your home’s drainage system. Why does residential flood happen? That is why your house’s drainage system is overwhelmed with water, it will eventually cause residential flooding. How to avoid this from happening? Install a French drain away from home to collect water that saturates the yard. Also, make sure that your gutters are free of debris, leaves, and dirt because they will prevent water from passing through. Clogged gutters can cause flooding too. 3. Get insured, purchase flood insurance. Most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover flood damages, therefore, you have to purchase if you want to protect your house when a flood happens. The cost of the insurance may vary according to the property’s flood risk and how much insurance is purchased. The average flood insurance policy cost is $600 per year according to the National Flood Insurance Program. Take note of things to do to avoid flood. Do not build a house in a floodplain unless you plan to elevate it. If the place you lived in is susceptible to flooding, elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel. You also need to install check valves in sewers traps. This will help prevent water from backing up into the drains of your home. It is also best to construct barriers like levees, beam, or floodwalls to prevent floodwater from entering the house. Be informed. In the event that flood is likely to happen in your area, listen to the radio or television to get the latest updates. If a flash flood is a possibility, move immediately to a higher ground. You don’t have to wait for instructions to move. Also, beware of streams, drainage channels and canyons because these areas are known to flood suddenly. Take note that flash floods can happen without a warning. Important driving flood facts When driving, take note that six inches of water can reach the bottom of a passenger car. This will cause loss of control and stalling. Aside from that, even a foot of water can float many vehicles so be careful when driving through a flooded area. If possible avoid floodwater because it contains sewage and chemicals. What to do after a flood? First, listen for news reports in order to learn if the water supply is safe for drinking. Avoid areas where floodwaters have receded. The roads may have weakened and may collapse under the weight of the car. source: http://www.disastercompany.com/tips-make-home-flood-resistant/

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    The after-effects of the flood to your home can be depressing. Flood clean up can be tiring too. So as much as possible, we have to avoid getting flooded by making sure our house is flood resistant. Is this possible? Yes! Here’s how you can make your house flood resistant: 1. Learn how to water-seal your home. One of the easiest and inexpensive ways of preventing flood from entering your house is to make sure all foundation cracks are sealed. These cracks can provide entry for floodwater to pass through. You also need to secure all roof shingles. To seal foundation cracks, use caulk or cement from a hardware store. 2. Secure your home’s drainage system. Why does residential flood happen? That is why your house’s drainage system is overwhelmed with water, it will eventually cause residential flooding. How to avoid this from happening? Install a French drain away from home to collect water that saturates the yard. Also, make sure that your gutters are free of debris, leaves, and dirt because they will prevent water from passing through. Clogged gutters can cause flooding too. 3. Get insured, purchase flood insurance. Most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover flood damages, therefore, you have to purchase if you want to protect your house when a flood happens. The cost of the insurance may vary according to the property’s flood risk and how much insurance is purchased. The average flood insurance policy cost is $600 per year according to the National Flood Insurance Program. Take note of things to do to avoid flood. Do not build a house in a floodplain unless you plan to elevate it. If the place you lived in is susceptible to flooding, elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel. You also need to install check valves in sewers traps. This will help prevent water from backing up into the drains of your home. It is also best to construct barriers like levees, beam, or floodwalls to prevent floodwater from entering the house. Be informed. In the event that flood is likely to happen in your area, listen to the radio or television to get the latest updates. If a flash flood is a possibility, move immediately to a higher ground. You don’t have to wait for instructions to move. Also, beware of streams, drainage channels and canyons because these areas are known to flood suddenly. Take note that flash floods can happen without a warning. Important driving flood facts When driving, take note that six inches of water can reach the bottom of a passenger car. This will cause loss of control and stalling. Aside from that, even a foot of water can float many vehicles so be careful when driving through a flooded area. If possible avoid floodwater because it contains sewage and chemicals. What to do after a flood? First, listen for news reports in order to learn if the water supply is safe for drinking. Avoid areas where floodwaters have receded. The roads may have weakened and may collapse under the weight of the car. source: http://www.disastercompany.com/tips-make-home-flood-resistant/

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    The after-effects of the flood to your home can be depressing. Flood clean up can be tiring too. So as much as possible, we have to avoid getting flooded by making sure our house is flood resistant. Is this possible? Yes! Here’s how you can make your house flood resistant: 1. Learn how to water-seal your home. One of the easiest and inexpensive ways of preventing flood from entering your house is to make sure all foundation cracks are sealed. These cracks can provide entry for floodwater to pass through. You also need to secure all roof shingles. To seal foundation cracks, use caulk or cement from a hardware store. 2. Secure your home’s drainage system. Why does residential flood happen? That is why your house’s drainage system is overwhelmed with water, it will eventually cause residential flooding. How to avoid this from happening? Install a French drain away from home to collect water that saturates the yard. Also, make sure that your gutters are free of debris, leaves, and dirt because they will prevent water from passing through. Clogged gutters can cause flooding too. 3. Get insured, purchase flood insurance. Most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover flood damages, therefore, you have to purchase if you want to protect your house when a flood happens. The cost of the insurance may vary according to the property’s flood risk and how much insurance is purchased. The average flood insurance policy cost is $600 per year according to the National Flood Insurance Program. Take note of things to do to avoid flood. Do not build a house in a floodplain unless you plan to elevate it. If the place you lived in is susceptible to flooding, elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel. You also need to install check valves in sewers traps. This will help prevent water from backing up into the drains of your home. It is also best to construct barriers like levees, beam, or floodwalls to prevent floodwater from entering the house. Be informed. In the event that flood is likely to happen in your area, listen to the radio or television to get the latest updates. If a flash flood is a possibility, move immediately to a higher ground. You don’t have to wait for instructions to move. Also, beware of streams, drainage channels and canyons because these areas are known to flood suddenly. Take note that flash floods can happen without a warning. Important driving flood facts When driving, take note that six inches of water can reach the bottom of a passenger car. This will cause loss of control and stalling. Aside from that, even a foot of water can float many vehicles so be careful when driving through a flooded area. If possible avoid floodwater because it contains sewage and chemicals. What to do after a flood? First, listen for news reports in order to learn if the water supply is safe for drinking. Avoid areas where floodwaters have receded. The roads may have weakened and may collapse under the weight of the car. source: http://www.disastercompany.com/tips-make-home-flood-resistant/

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