Flood Awareness Week: March 16-22, 2014
National Flood Awareness Week is March 16-22, 2014. Many people feel that if they don't live in a flood zone or near a body of water they aren't susceptible to flooding. However, floods can happen anywhere and anytime. How can you prepare ahead for a flood? Here are a few tips:
- Review your insurance policy to make sure you have the proper level of protection.
- Have copies of imortant documents in a secure and water proof place or outside your home.
- Take photographs or a video of your possessions.
- Save receipts of expensive items.
- When a flood watch is issured, be sure to monitor potential flood hazards on the radio or internet.
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