At I. Dachs & Sons, we believe that preparation is the key to safety and resilience. Explore our comprehensive resources for Flood Preparedness, tailored to help you protect your family, home, and business.
Floods are the most common natural disaster in the U.S. Advance preparation can save lives and property, as well as minimize damage and risk.
How to Prepare for Floods:
- Know Your Flood Risk: Check local flood maps and understand your insurance needs. Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance.
- Protect Your Home: Elevate electrical systems, install sump pumps, and keep valuables on higher floors.
- Evacuation Planning: Know your evacuation routes and have a plan for pets.
- During Floods: Never walk or drive through floodwaters. Move to higher ground immediately.
- After Floods: Avoid flood-damaged areas, watch for hazards, and document damage for insurance claims.
Protect What Matters Most
- Ready.gov: Floods — Flood preparedness and response guides.
- FEMA: Flood Insurance — Information and resources on flood insurance policies.
- American Red Cross: Flood Safety Checklist — Downloadable safety checklist for flood preparedness.
Driving Tips
Driving during a flood presents serious risks to both your safety and your vehicle. Floodwaters can rise quickly, obscure hazards, and make familiar roads impassable, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. You can minimize risk and prioritize safety by following these essential driving tips:
- Six inches of water will stall or cause control issues in most passenger vehicles.
- A foot of water will float many passenger vehicles.
- Two feet of rushing water can carry away most passenger vehicles including SUV’s and pick-ups.
- Never attempt to drive through a flooded road, depth is not always obvious and the roadbed may be washed away under the surface.
- Do not drive around barricades.
- Do not try to take short cuts and stick to designated evacuation routes.
- Avoid driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
