4 Ways for Homeowners to Prepare for Spring Floods
The first day of spring is right around the corner, and for places, this can involve spring floods. Flooding can happen for many reasons (we covered these in our blog last week), from downpours to snow melts. While flooding can affect a community as a whole, it obviously can impact individual people as well. As well move into the spring season, we want to inform as many people as possible about how to prepare your homes for flooding with the right tips and tools.
If a flood was to strike, it can be hard to come by sandbags and building supplies, so getting them now can help with emergency protection and repairs. Some suggestions could include study boards, plywood, nails, and tarps for emergency repairs.
1. New In Town?
When you live in a home or town for any length of time, you begin to learn the ins and outs of that location. For communities on the coasts or living near large bodies of water, you may have already realized that flooding came with the territory, so to speak. But when you move to a new location, it's important to get knowledge about how this area reacts to water. Knowledge is power, and knowing what to prepare for when it comes to water and your home are invaluable. Another tip is to check your flood zone occasionally as they can change over the years.2. Stock Up On Supplies
Building supplies and economical sandbags can be easily obtained and invaluable if a flood does come through your area. Big Bags USA specializes in high-quality sandbags that are able to stand up to the elements, but also are quick and easy to fill. You can keep your own sandbags on hand to use it a threat of flooding in the area. However, if your area is at risk of flooding it can be valuable to speak to our town leadership and let them know about our product.If a flood was to strike, it can be hard to come by sandbags and building supplies, so getting them now can help with emergency protection and repairs. Some suggestions could include study boards, plywood, nails, and tarps for emergency repairs.
3. Secure Your Documents
If you know that your home is in a flood zone, it’s a good idea to always keep your important documents and irreplaceable items above flood levels. Documents can be kept in special boxes that can protect them, and should be placed up above flood levels - but still easy to grab if you should need to evacuate. What should you keep safe? Think of items like identification passports, deeds, insurance documents, and anything else that you want to make sure stays secure.4. Prepare To Minimize Damage
Finally, if a home is impacted by a flood, the first step would be to assess the damage, take photos, and remove all water from the home. There are company’s that specialize in this step, and they can make sure that it is done properly. Start removing anything that is damaged from the home, and start making the necessary repairs. The faster a home is repaired, the lower the chances are for mold to grow.
Why Big Bags USA?
We have seen the devastation that comes from flood waters. Homes can be left severely damaged if left at all. Personal property can be washed away or ruined from water or mold. This type of devastation is bad enough when it hits one home, but a whole community makes it a terrible sight. This is our WHY - we want to help communities get prepared to face the threats of flooding with the right tools and the supplies necessary to ward off water if at all possible. Big Bags USA provides communities with an easy to install, long lasting flood barrier that has stood up to so many different circumstances and flooding situations. If you or your community is looking for a flood barrier solution - trust Big Bags USA. Visit our website to learn more about our products, or give us a call to get started. We want to see Big Bags in YOUR town!
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