Floods are striking the nation one city at a time…or shall we say MULTIPLE cities at a time. Could it happen in Northeast DFW? Flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster in the country.
In honor of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month (NPM), here are five flood disaster preparedness tips to help you and your home survive a flood.
- #1. Create a Plan – The most important thing that you should do is create a family emergency plan. Review the plan with your family. To help our clients with this step, Paul Davis has a Get a Plan form you can download at the link at the bottom of this post.
- #2. Develop an Emergency Kit – Here are a few of the items you should include: a gallon of water per person, a first aid kit, singal whistle, battery-powered radio, moist towelettes, dust masks, garbage bags, wrench, and local maps.
- #3. Keep Gutters Clean – Your gutters become very important during heavy rains. Make sure they are free of debris and drains are unclogged.
- #4. Look at Flood Maps – Know the flood risk in your area and get proper insurance. It is important to know if you are in a severe flood area. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see flood maps in Northeast DFW.
- #5. Understand Flood Vocabulary – Do you know the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning? When a flood watch is issued, it means that there is a possibility that a flood will occur in your area. A flood warning is saying that a flood is imminent and that you need to be prepared.
If a flood does happen in Northeast DFW, Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast DFW is here for you. We can clean up your flood damage and restore your home to its previous condition. We’re here when disaster strikes 24/7.
Links
Get a Plan Template: http://bit.ly/1BsklQb
Local Flood Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal