An early preparations and precautions would result in a bigger chance that you’re family will be safe. As much you could, aside from your family, you know you also have to protect your home from flood. How would you do that? Here are some tips for you to use; Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding. Install check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater from backing up into your home. Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to avoid seepage. Mostly, in order for you and your family to survive you need to keep an adequate supply of food, candles and drinking water in case you are trapped inside your home. I really hope this would be of great help to all of you.

Sallie M. Skinner – Safety Analyst at
www.securerestoration.com