The rain is great for spring growth, especially when so many parts the country experiencing drought, but it would be nice to have the rain more measured quantities! It's pretty wet at the moment and the rain may continue off and on through tonight. Here are some heavy rain and flood resources, tips and safety instructions.
covers Does homeowners insurance from a flooded basement?
Are you covered? Check your flood risk
Floodsmart
Insurance Information Institute: Flood preparation
flood risk scenarios
Flood Insurance Claims Handbook - FEMA / NFIP
Consumer Reports: How to drive safely in heavy rain and wind
Turn Around, do not drive
"Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related risk. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than half of all drownings flooding occurs when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood waters. the next the highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood water. people underestimate the force and power of water. most of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. Only 6 inches of flood water moving fast can knock over an adult. It only takes 12 inches of water rushing to take a small car, while two feet of water can carry rushing most vehicles. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk through flood waters. "
flash protection against flooding (PDF)
How to dry a wet basement
The drying a wet basement
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