Carpet Cleaning Specials: Precautions before a Flood

Before A Flood take Precautions

Did You Know?

Floods kill more people in the United States than any other natural disasters.
http://www.ucar.edu/communications/factsheets/Flooding.html
Most natural disasters involve flooding.
25 percent of flooding occurs in areas with low to moderate flood risks.
Property damage from flooding now totals more than $1 billion dollars each year in the United States.

Precautions We Can Take

Before a Flood:

Be aware of weather conditions that could prompt flooding.
Listen to radio or TV broadcasts for emergency information and evacuate immediately if told to do so
http://www.kctv5.com/weather
Collect emergency building supplies; plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber, hammer, nails, saw, pry bar, shovels, and sandbags.
Purchase a good weather alert radio
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Organize an evacuation plan and establish emergency meeting place should your family get separated.
Secure shelves and water heaters to nearby walls.
Raise electrical system components.
Consider installing check valves in your plumbing to prevent floodwater backup.
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Park, lock, and leave vehicles at a higher elevation.

Brad Turner is owner of Complete Carpet Care & Restoration Kansas City 913-351-3550

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