Top Things to Know and Do BEFORE a Flood |
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Ensure that the sides
of your home are sealed
to prevent seepage.
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If a flood is suspected, have sandbags ready to place
as a buffer.
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 3
Ensure your family’s ability
to move to the attic or roof
if necessary.
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 4
Keep water-perishable valuables elevated.
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 5
Ensure that you have
flood insurance, floods
are easily possible in the Ojai Valley and yet many homes aren’t covered.
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 6
Make a video tape which films all of your valuables, and put that tape in your safe deposit box. This way, you have evidence of the belongings which you own.
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 7
Have canned food
and bottled water in your home, in case you are unable to leave.
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 8
Raise furnaces and water heaters, and electrical panels in your home to prevent internal damage.
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 9
Make sure you have
a flashlight and plenty
of batteries.
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 10
During heavy rains, pay attention to local radio and tv stations for weather status: a flood warning means a flood is already occuring or imminent and a flood watch means a flood is possible.
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