Mark Fisher
Once you’ve determined the cause of the flood and ensured the basement is safe to enter, it’s important to begin the basement water removal process. Depending on the amount of water, you may be able to pump water out of the basement on your own. Consider using a sump pump, buckets,...
Floods 29 lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds or low- lying ground that appear harmless in dry weather can flood. Every state is at risk from this hazard. What to do before a flood 1. Know the terms ...
When a storm floods a home, water accumulates in the basement first, but plumbing problems can also flood the downstairs. A small pipe leak can suddenly rupture, quickly releasing hundreds of gallons of water. Your sump pump prevents that water from filling the basement, but it needs to be ...
If sewage has backed up into the basement, clean the area and disinfect the floor. Use a chlorine solution of a half cup of chlorine bleach to each gallon of water to disinfect the area thoroughly. Pump the septic system as soon as possible after the flood. Be sure to pump both the ta...
When it comes to basements, the NFIP’s flood insurance coverage is minimal. As noted above, it’ll pay for damage to major appliances such as central air conditioners, water heaters, washers and dryers. But your policy won’t cover things like furniture, electronics, finished floors, bathro...
According to the National Weather Service, being in a vehicle during a tornado is unsafe. Instead, you should seek shelter, particularly a room with no windows, like a basement. In some parts of the world, these powerful storms are a regular occurrence. The United States alone experiences ...
The damaged pipe is causing flooding in the basement. 1 Flood An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land A flood barrier The villagers had been cut off by floods and landslides Flooding The phenomenon of too much fluid in a ...
In New Orleans, the levees attempt to perform dual duties: On one side of the city, levees protect against floods from the Mississippi River, and on the other side, they help to keep Lake Pontchartrain at bay. In parts of the Netherlands, dikes stop ocean waters from reclaiming thousands ...
basement (地下室) is the safest place to go.Try to wait under a table in the basement.If your building does not have a basement,stay on the ground floor but lie flat under a bed or table.Stay away from windows.If you are outside or in your car,try to find a narrow ...