When discharging water, make sure the discharge hose delivers the water several feet away from the house to a well-drained area that slopes ...
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Before entering any building after a flood, make sure it is structurally sound and safe to enter. If you are not sure, ask local officials f...
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Structural Integrity
When first returning to a flooded home, you may face many threats to life and health. The first and most obvious issue...
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When natural disasters strike, you must take care of yourself and your family first. There are serious problems to deal with before recovery...
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Tips on Cleaning and Reconditioning
Check your insurance requirements first before operating or attempting to clean vehicles, equipment, or...
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Buildings that have been exposed to floodwaters need to be evaluated for the extent of damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessar...
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Standby generators are powered by tractors or engines and may be either portable or stationary. Engine-driven units available may have an au...
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Erosion is probably one of the most common concerns after a wildfire. Post-fire erosion depends on many factors. Generally, erosion hazard i...
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If you have storm-damaged trees, you may need to hire an arborist. Unskilled work often results in damage or structural weakness the tree wi...
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After a damaging storm, trees are always a concern. Tree debris is the most common problem blocking roads and foot traffic, and it is likely...
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The most common reason for storm power outages is a tree falling onto power and communications lines. The utilities do their best to clear t...
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Home Gardens and Floods
If your backyard garden was in a flooded area, chances are it lost some nitrogen. You will have to refertilize. If ...
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