Flooding is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. It causes massive damage to the property, destroys the habitual lifestyle entirely, and may become really life-threatening if you don’t prepare for it accordingly.
But are homeowners really that defenseless against flooding? While massive flood events are happening more and more often, information about flood safety and modern flood control is spreading worldwide, becoming more accessible and available for all sorts of properties.
In this article, we shall talk about the essential flood control solutions and safety rules for homeowners, those who live in residential areas and are responsible for their own safety, safety of their family members, and the value of their real estate and belongings.
Be proactive!
The severity of water damage and destruction does not really depend on the character of the flood, terrain, climate, and other geographical factors that you may think of initially. Statistically, minor seasonal floods cause much more water damage and losses to an average homeowner than the massive floods and storms that you see in the news from time to time.
Why does it happen? Mainly because we tend to activate and become proactive about our flood safety and protection only when we are promised to witness a massive disaster. Until then, yearly maintenance of the landscape, chores like cleaning gutters, and fixing minor cracks in the basement walls seem not that urgent and therefore lead to massive water damage that simply accumulates and worsens with time. Not to mention the idea of spending several hundred on flood barriers.
In other words, the only way to guarantee your safety and prevent massive losses is to take minor flooding as seriously as you would in case of a massive flood alert broadcasted on National TV.
Here are the 3 essential proactive steps every homeowner should take to prepare for any sort of flooding:
- Personal protection: evacuate or shelter in place as needed or recommended.
- Property protection: reduce the risk of damage to your home from flooding.
- Risk management: understand your risk and take steps to prepare for repairs.