Before the serious rain storms begin you should review your flood insurance policy. What’s covered by it? Does it need updated? Make sure that your property is covered. That’s not something that can be done after the fact!
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Are you on the top floor? If you’ve been noticing a little leak in your roof, you need to alert maintenance immediately. What seems like just a small problem will be exacerbated by the coming rains and could cause serious damage. Have any leaks repaired ahead of time so you won’t have to worry about them during the storms.
You should have an emergency kit prepared and stored inside your apartment. Since the electricity could go out, gather flashlight batteries so you’ll have enough. Also make sure to have plenty of bottled water and non-perishable food items just in case. You should include a first-aid kit and a whistle.
Create a family preparedness plan so that every member of your household knows what to do in the event of extreme flooding. Everyone should designate a first point of contact so they know who they should get in touch with first in the event of an emergency during the day while the family is apart.
It’s really important to be prepared for serious emergencies such as floods. With El Niño on the horizon, there could be some severe flooding and mud slides happening through the next couple of months. During a flood avoid downed power lines, never drive through flooded areas and walking across flooded areas. Even a small current can sweep you off of your feet and there could be hidden manholes or ditches that aren’t visible to you. Be prepared and you’ll save yourself a ton of trouble. For more information head to the CA Department of Water Resources.
Sources Cited
The Patch
Inner Circle Corona
You should have an emergency kit prepared and stored inside your apartment. Since the electricity could go out, gather flashlight batteries so you’ll have enough. Also make sure to have plenty of bottled water and non-perishable food items just in case. You should include a first-aid kit and a whistle.
Create a family preparedness plan so that every member of your household knows what to do in the event of extreme flooding. Everyone should designate a first point of contact so they know who they should get in touch with first in the event of an emergency during the day while the family is apart.
It’s really important to be prepared for serious emergencies such as floods. With El Niño on the horizon, there could be some severe flooding and mud slides happening through the next couple of months. During a flood avoid downed power lines, never drive through flooded areas and walking across flooded areas. Even a small current can sweep you off of your feet and there could be hidden manholes or ditches that aren’t visible to you. Be prepared and you’ll save yourself a ton of trouble. For more information head to the CA Department of Water Resources.
Sources Cited
The Patch
Inner Circle Corona
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