Creating a Safe Environment for Your Home

Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 by Temp Northeast Power Dry

Dealing with a flood in your home is hard enough as it is, so here are some tips to help save money and keep a safe environment.

To begin, the electricity inside your home should always be protected. The following items should be at least a foot above the expected flooding level for your area:

• Switches
• Sockets
• Circuit breakers
• Wires

As for the outdoors, any device should be anchored and raised from the ground. If the equipment is not anchored, they have a high chance of breaking free. The following appliances should also be raised above expected flood level:

• Fuel tanks
• Air conditioning units
• Generators

Acting quickly can also reduce a lot of damage from happening in your home. Here are more helpful tips to keep things safe:

• Move furniture, rugs, electronics, and all other belongings to upper levels or raise them off the ground. This will prevent damage to personal belongings.
• Shut off electricity at the breaker panel
• Elevate major appliances onto concrete blocks if they are in danger of being flooded
• Clear gutters, drains, and downspouts