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After a Winter Storm
Identify possible damage, such as broken pipes and downed tree branches or power lines. Report damage to utility company and ... |
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Anchor Your Fuel Tank
A fuel tank can tip over or float in a flood, causing fuel to spill or catch fire. Cleaning up a house that has been inundated ... |
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Barriers Against Floodwaters
More extensive flood prevention means constructing barriers to prevent floodwaters from entering your home. This process ... |
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Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ... |
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Before You Evacuate
If you have the time: Turn off water, gas and electricity before leaving. Post a note telling when you left and where you are ... |
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Bring Outdoor Items In
If you have furniture and other outdoor equipment on your patio or deck, bring them inside when strong weather threatens. ... |
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Disaster Damage
Homeowners should contact their insurance carrier as soon as possible to begin the claims process; however standard homeowner ... |
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Elevating Appliances
For protection against shallow flood waters, the washer and dryer can sometimes be elevated on masonry or pressure-treated ... |
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Emergency Access to Your Home
Identify your home with legible and clearly marked street name and house number so emergency vehicles can rapidly find the ... |
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Emergency Board Up
If your home is not protected by impact-resistant windows and doors; or impact resistant shutters or panels; consider building ... |
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Find Out the Base Flood Elevation
The best way to prepare for a flood is in the planning stage of a new home.
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Flood Prep Plumbing
Check Drain Plug: Install a floating floor drain plug at the current drain location. If the floor drain pipe backs up, the ... |
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Flood Warnings -- Understand Them
Flood Watch - Flash flooding or flooding is possible within the designated WATCH area. Be alert.
Flood Warning - ... |
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Garage Doors and Hurricanes
In high winds, double garage doors can pull out of their tracks or collapse from wind pressure. If garage doors fail, high ... |
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High Wind Water Damage
Here's a new technique to protect your house from water damage during high winds. Once the plywood roof sheathing has been ... |
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Hiring Contractors for Disaster Repairs
Whether they are architectural, engineering, electrical, or general contractors, most service providers in the building ... |
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Homeowners Insurance
A standard homeowners policy protects against fire, lightning, wind, storms, hail, explosions, riots, aircraft wrecks, vehicle ... |
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Hurricane Straps, Clips, & Anchor Bolts
Your home's ability to resist the extreme force of wind is only as strong as its weakest link, so the only sure way to create ... |
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Hurricane Watch and Warning
Hurricane Watch - A hurricane watch means residents in a designated coastal area could experience hurricane conditions within ... |
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If You Evacuate
Evacuate immediately if authorities tell you to do so. Listen to your battery-powered radio and follow the instructions of ... |
