Flood Prevention In Flood Prone Areas

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For people who live in flood prone areas, it is very important to be protected against flood water. Floods not only cause great damage to property, but they also take lives. People who live in flood-prone areas should have flood insurance as well as preventative methods in place. Flood prevention can come in many forms. Some preventative methods can be accomplished by individuals while others must be a community effort.

Sand Bags

Residents of flood prone areas should invest in sandbags. Keep them in stock at all times. Some counties pass out free sandbags directly before flooding occurs. Learning how to properly stack them is also important. If sandbags are not stacked properly, they will not act as proper barriers against flooding.

Clear Storm Drains and Culverts

When expecting a flood, residents should check all drainage systems near their homes. Culverts should be checked for any type of trash or other debris. Grates and other storm drains should also be checked for any blockage. Keeping drainage systems clean can help keep the flood water from rising into homes and businesses. Gutters and downspouts of houses and businesses should also be thoroughly cleaned before possible flooding. In addition, residents should keep their sump pumps in great working condition all year long. If people wait until a flood warning to test their sump pumps, it may be too late to get them fixed if they are not working properly.

Location

Before buying or renting a home in flood prone areas, residents should consider the location of the house. If it sits on lower ground, it will be more likely to flood than other areas. Houses that are close to lakes, rivers and streams are also more prone to flooding. If possible, residents should live in houses that are built on higher ground. Houses that reside on lower ground can be built on stilts for extra flood protection.

Levees

Communities can play a big part in flood prevention. By building levees to prevent flooding, residents of flood prone areas will be safer from floods. Levees are meant to keep water at a lower level. They act as protective banks around communities and can help keep water from overflowing into the towns or cities.

Dams

Dams are great for preventing floods. They are used to divide rivers into two levels. The reservoir of the dam is big enough to hold excess water. When the reservoir gets too full, the excess water runs off into the river. This process helps keep rivers at safe levels for communities.

Since floods cannot always be prevented, residents of flood prone areas should invest in flood insurance. When floods hit, they can destroy houses and personal belongings. The proper flood insurance policies can help residents with the reconstruction of houses, water cleanup and the replacement of personal property.

Proper protection against floods can put residents of flood prone areas at ease. There are preventative methods that communities can take as well as individuals. Although preventative methods will not always keep the water out of homes and businesses, they can help keep the damage to a minimum.


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For 15 Years Kevin Williams has restored flood damaged properties ranging in size from domestic dwellings to commercial factories.In 2010 He set up Floodsense offering his expertise in Flood Prevention Techniques, Systems and Services.For free E-book and further info on Flood Barriers, and professional advice on Flood Prevention from a leading UK flood protection company visit http://www.floodsense.co.uk


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