Hurricanes are a known natural danger. The ways to prepare for a hurricane are plentiful. The first step is to be aware of when hurricane season starts and how severe hurricane scientists anticipate these major storms to be. The following tips and videos can help you stay informed and be prepared when hurricane starts.
Flash Floods – What to Do
A flash flood is more than a quick nuisance; it can be a powerful wall of water that can damage bridges, sweep away cars, rip out trees, and cause widespread damage. That’s why it’s important to prepare for a flash flood before it happens and know what to do when it does.
Flood Preparation Tips to Protect Your Home
As many people in the San Francisco area know, flooding can happen anywhere at any time of year and it can cause considerable property damage if your home is not prepared. Home flooding causes extensive water damage to the structural elements of your home as well as your furnishings and personal belongings, and it can also lead to mold growth. …
Laundry Room Inspection to Prevent Flooding – ServiceMaster Video Tips
It pays to check around your home regularly to look for water leaks, and the laundry room should be one of the first places on the list. Washing machines use lots of water and are usually left unsupervised, so leaks and drips may go undetected until they make a big mess. Here are a few things to keep in mind …
Flood Safety Tips – Kitchen Inspection Video
Clogged drains and leaky pipes can cause big headaches in your kitchen but a little preventative maintenance will keep them in good shape. These tips will help keep water where it belongs and your kitchen dry. Watch the video and keep reading… Turn on the faucet in the sink and the sprayer, if you use one. Check around the base …