Floods have spread across the nation one city at a time…or shall we say MANY cities at a time. In this country, flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster.
In honor of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month (NPM), here are five flood preparedness tips for you and your family.
- #1. Create a Plan – It’s extremely important to have a family emergency plan. Take some time to rehearse and review it with your family. To make this process easier, Paul Davis has a Get a Plan form you can download at the link at the end of this post.
- #2. Develop an Emergency Kit – Here are a few of the items you should include: a first aid kit, water (a gallon of water per person for at least 3 days), singal whistle, battery-powered radio, moist towelettes, dust masks, garbage bags, pliers, and local maps.
- #3. Clean Your Gutters – Clear debris from your gutters; to help water flow, it is vital that the drains are not clogged.
- #4. Look at Flood Maps – Know your area and secure proper insurance. It’s important to know if you reside in a flood zone. To look at flood maps in Lafayette, click on the link at the end of the post.
- #5. Understand Flood Vocabulary – Do you know what the difference is between a flood watch and a flood warning? When a flood watch is issued, it means that there is a chance a flood will happen in your area. A flood warning means that a flood is imminent and that you need to take action.
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Greater Lafayette is there to help you if a flood does happen in Lafayette. Our services are designed to help you clean up all flood damage and restore your home to the way it way before. We are here when disaster strikes 24/7.
Links
Get a Plan Template: https://bit.ly/1BsklQb
Local Flood Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal
