(Newswire.net — October 12, 2018) — Do you know what to do if your house starts flooding? There are several safety steps you need to take so that you can avoid the effects of flooding. For instance, if you are not prepared and you let electronics come into contact with the flood waters, they will be spoilt. You should as well ensure you switch off the electrical connection to avoid cases where you may end up being electrocuted. You should avoid stepping on your floor barefoot because it can expose you to dangers. Try to wear rubber soled boots which can offer you the necessary protection. Here are some of the things you need to do during flooding:
– Move your car into the garage
In most cases, when floods occur cars are swept away by the flood waters. You increase chances of having your car intact if you can move it into your garage. If the garage is water proof, you can easily have the car intact even after the floods have affected the home. You should as well take necessary steps such securing your car so that you can void cases where it will be swept away.
– Move your documents into high rise places
If you have document such as certificates in your home, you should try and secure them. Try to place them on the top of shelves where the flood water can hardly reach. If you have a flood proof safe, then it is the right time to move all your important documents into the safe so that you can avoid incidences where the flood water can end up affecting the important documents.
– Unplug electric cords
To avoid cases where you will expose your home to danger of electrocution, you need to unplug the cords from the electric socket. The electricity breaker should be turned off so that water cannot interfere with the electrical connection. You stand the risk of losing a lot of belongings if you will fail to turn off the electrical connections.
To prevent flood water from entering your home, you need to close the exterior doors. If the flood water is arising from storm water, you can keep it out of your home if you can at least close the exterior door. If the water is originating from leaking pipes, then you may have to let the door open so that it can flow out.
– Keep battery-operated communication devices
You will need help from other people. In order to easily call for help, you should keep battery operated communication devices in your reach so that you can utilize them any time you will need help.
– Do not drink water from the tap
You may face a lot of thirst after the floods have affected your residential area. In most cases, you may be tempted to drink tap water. It may be contaminated hence you should try and only drink it after you have received clarification from the relevant bodies.
The above are what to do if your house starts flooding. They can help you save life. Always stay prepared for any emergency.