Floods cause over $6 billion and claim about 150 lives in the United States every year. It is the most frequent natural disaster in the world that comes with numerous consequences affecting your life long after the water retreat. Whether you live in a flood zone or your area has stayed dry for over 100 years already, there is a big chance you will face major flooding in the observable future.
There is a lot of information about floods all over the Internet and social media. Yet people remain surprisingly unaware of how to prepare for a flood, behave during the disaster and clean up afterward.
Here are the 5 flood facts you probably heard of before but should keep in mind all the time to make sure that you, your family, and your property will be safe and sound during the next flood season.
The Six-inch flood
A 6-inch flood does not seem like much, but 6 inches of moving water are just enough to knock an adult person off their feet. Yes-yes, the depth considered safe for toddlers to swim in on a hot summer day may become deadly for a 180-pound adult.
Not only can you easily get swapped off your feet by as little as 6 inches of moving flood water, but it is just enough to hide deep holes in the ground or carry the amount of dirt and debris to injure you. That is why you should never walk through floodwater until it is still clear and you can see exactly where you are stepping, which is almost never possible.
Another thing we often forget is that a 6-inch flood would be enough to damage your house foundation, your basement, garage, and things that you keep there. As soon as you hear about the flooding approaching, make sure to install flood barriers for the home and flood gates for the garage and basement. It will help to seal the floodwater off your property and prevent losses.
Driving through a flood
Over 60% of deaths caused by a flood happen when people try to drive through moving water or washed-off terrain.
Just 12-feet flooding is usually enough to wipe off a small car, and a 2-foot flash flooding will easily move a heavy vehicle, including a mobile home.
That is why you should never try to escape a flood with a car if the floodwater has already arrived or look for shelter in a trailer or mobile home. As steady as they may seem, vehicles are most vulnerable in the face of flooding.
It is best to hide in a building and make sure that all the passages and doors are sealed with flood gates leaving water no chance to harm you.
A change of terrain
Any construction works or land development will change the texture and geometry of terrain and may lead to floods in places that may have originally been considered flood-free.
If you are buying land and plan to build on it or if there is a new development in your area, it is essential to go through all the documentation carefully and consult independent experts who will estimate the risks of flood activity caused by the impact.
You will experience a flood at least once in your life.
Statistically, over 25% of floods already happen in the areas earlier considered flood-free. And the numbers are growing rapidly. It means that every American who lives today will experience a major flood event at least once throughout their lifetime, no matter where they live.
That is why it is so important to have reliable flood control in your house at all times. Modern flood barriers can be folded and stored easily in your garage, basement, or even on the cupboard or behind the door. They don`t take much storage and floor space.
Your insurance probably does not cover floods.
The most confusing flood fact everyone must know is that a standard home insurance policy does not cover losses and damage caused by floods. If you live in a floodplain area, you probably had to get a separate flood insurance policy to get approved by your bank. In any other case, make sure to check your insurance policy and include flood coverage as soon as possible.
Do you want to learn more about floods and ways to protect from them? Contact Dam Easy today!
Our experts will be happy to answer all your question and suggest flood control products and solutions precisely for your property and flood hazards most probable in your area.
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