The whole premise of the dangers of flooding is that the waters can bring destruction very quickly, not just with a lot of force! It is very important to be aware of how a flood works to take the precautions necessary to prevent both the dangers that can cause injury as well as the expensive costs of damage! Our focus here today at BARRIER Waterproofing is on the consequences flooding has that can destroy your home and how to effectively prepare for them. (Don’t forget, you can find more informative posts regarding flooding preparation on our blog during this National Flood Safety Awareness Week!)
Things To Do For Flood Safety Preparation:
1. Ensure You Have Access To A Flood Alert System
Keeping your home protected from lighter amounts of flooding is important, but having to evacuate your family if a flash flood is headed your way is critical! Be sure you can take notice of any Flood Watches issued in your area as conditions worsen, and be able to get out of the area if it turns into a Flood Warning. This can be through smartphone apps, radio channels, and other forms of media.
2. Raise Up Your Electrical Devices & Components
Any loose switches, wiring, and sockets need to be brought up to at least 12 inches above the predicted flood levels. Not only will this reduce the amount of damage done to these systems, but it will also help prevent the safety hazards that are created when they get wet.
3. Schedule Basement Waterproofing Services
An especially beneficial service if you live in a flood-prone area, interior waterproofing services will pay off well more than the cost you invest rather quickly. A high quality and professionally installed waterproofing system will protect against intruding water (up to a reasonable point), and a battery-operated backup sump pump will keep working well after the power has gone out. 4
Don’t wait until alerts begin to “pour in” before you consider flood preparations to protecting your home from severe water damage! If you would like to learn more about how an interior waterproofing system can benefit your home year-round, give BARRIER a call at (615) 257-1060 today.
