Excessive rainfall can cause heavy flooding. Often, a lot of rain falls in a short period of time. To avoid damage and dangerous situations, it is wise to be well prepared for flooding. By taking a few simple measures, you can avoid most flooding and prevent damage by water in your home.
Are you well prepared for a flooding?
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Download"Are you well prepared for a flooding?
"By making the right preparations, you can prevent a lot of damage."
"Therefore, close off openings such as doors and windows as much as possible.”
"It is wise to keep some sandbags in store for this."
"Seal drains with a towel or other wad, to stop them from flooding."
"By removing electrical appliances and sockets from the ground, you can prevent a short-circuit and fire."
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Flooding occurs? Safety first!
In the event of heavy rainfall, a room can quickly become overflooded. If you have to deal with flooding in your home, first make sure that everyone is safe. Think about pets, too.
Prevent flooding
In case of heavy rainfall, you can take a number of measures to prevent water from reaching your home:
- Make sure water can flow away by clearing waterways to sewers and drains. Dig a drain or waterway in the garden to allow most of the water to flow away from the house. You can also raise the ground around your house.
- Place sandbags in front of the doors of your house to prevent water from entering under the door.
- Check regularly - especially before hurricane season - if windows and doors close properly. If they do not close properly, this can be solved by placing a rubber strip. Also check the roof of your home for possible leakage.
In the event of flooding
Keep yourself and others safe by finding a higher, safer place in the house. Do not forget your pets, too. Also pay attention to the following:
- Turn off gas, water and electricity. If this is not possible, ensure that the electrical appliances do not come into contact with water.
- Cover drains and sewers with a sand bag, towel or other plug. This will prevent the sewers in your house from overflowing.
Further tips for the hurricane season
- Secure valuables by moving them to a place where the water cannot reach. Think of your identity papers, wallets, medicines, smartphones, precious photographs and jewellery.
- During severe weather conditions, the fire brigade cannot be at any place immediately. It is therefore extra important to take measures yourself!
- Clean up the garden and the area around the house before the hurricane season. Loose objects can blow up during a hurricane and cause damage.
- Make sure you have enough food, beverages and medicines in the house, in case grocery shopping is not possible.
