In the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged much of the south and Midwest this year, residents in flood prone areas are being encouraged to assemble emergency kits or “go bags” in case the problem arises again in the future. Some areas of the country saw five times the normal rainfall amount during the month of June, prompting fears of additional flooding problems.
When flooding occurs, you may not have much time to prepare. In fact, you may only have a matter of minutes to save your life and those of your family by evacuating promptly. When the alarm sound is not the time to begin packing up, so it is always advised to have an emergency bag ready to grab and take with you in the event that you have to leave quickly.
A typical go bag setup simply involves those items that you will need for an extended stay away from home. You should pack changes of clothes for several days, non-perishable food items, bottled water, cash (remember that flood conditions may knock out power, rendering ATMs useless), and a battery powered radio (with extra batteries) to keep yourself informed of constantly changing weather conditions. Of course, your personal, important documents should also be included, as well as a fully stocked first aid kit.
Your go bag should also have the phone numbers of close relatives, friends, or emergency response (police, fire) that you may need to get in touch with. You should also bring along blankets or sleeping bags (one for each person), as well as heavy duty plastic bags to take care of waste or sanitation problems.
If this sounds like a lot for a modest little bag to grab quickly on the way out the door, it is. But if you prepare one bag for each member of your family, you will be able to accommodate all the items listed. Make sure every family member has a copy of their insurance information, as well as a complete list of allergies or medical reactions to any food or medications.
You don’t want to forget the four legged members of your family, so prepare a similar bag for your pets, complete with food, medications, and anything else they may require.
If you have family members with special needs, make sure those needs are provided for in your go bag materials. You don’t want to end up stranded somewhere and find someone in a precarious medical condition.
Water Damage Local.com is a nationwide network of IICRC certified providers who can take care of all your water damage needs. If the situation arises where you have to make use of your go bag, then in all likelihood, you’re going to need Water Damage local.com as well.
Our providers offer a full range of services designed to handle all of your flood damage and other water problems, large or small. They are available 24/7 and can usually have a technician out to your home or business within the hour. They will assess your problem and take the appropriate steps to get the water out, dry everything thoroughly, and have you back in your home as soon as possible.
Take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, and call the professionals at Water Damage Local.com to take care of the rest.
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