Flood Safety: What to Buy Before a Flood
Flood Safety: What to Buy Before a Flood
Floods can cause significant damage to property and lives. It is essential to prepare for floods to minimize their impact. Floods can occur due to various reasons such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and coastal storms. It is essential to prepare for floods to minimize their impact on the community. In this article, we will discuss which items to purchase to keep yourself, your property, and your family safe from a flood.
How to Prepare for Floods
Preparing for floods can help minimize their impact on the community. Here are some tips from the Red Cross on how to prepare for floods:
- Know Your Flood Risk: Find out if you live in a flood-prone area and understand the risk of flooding in your region.
- Develop a Flood Emergency Plan: Create a plan that includes evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and strategies to protect your property.
- Build an Emergency Supply Kit: Keep an emergency supply kit that includes essential items such as food, water, and first aid supplies.
- Stay Informed: Stay informed about flood warnings and updates from local authorities.
Essential Items for a Flood
Consider purchasing the following items before the next flood hits.
- Material: Aluminum, Carbon Steel
- Color: Black
- Brand: Tyger Auto
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 10 x 6 x 2 inches
- Item Weight: 3 Pounds
- Style: Auto
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
- Blade Material: Carbon Steel
- Is Foldable: Yes
- Grip Type: Padded
- Color: Clear
- Brand: Frost King
- Material: Plastic
- Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
- Item Weight: 7.2 Pounds
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5 x 5 x 16.25 inches
- Included Components: Frost King P1025/6WA Polyethylene Sheeting, 10 ft. x 25 ft. x 4 mil.
- Size: 10′ x 25′ x 6 mil
- Brand: DURASACK
- Material: Polypropylene
- Color: White, Black, Orange, Grey, Yellow
- Product Dimensions: 26″L x 14″W x 0.1″H
- Special Feature: 50 lb. capacity, Tie Strings Attached, UV Treated
- Load Capacity: 50 Pounds
- Closure Type: Drawstring
- Shape: Rectangular
- Pack Sizes: 10, 20, 50, or 100
- Color: White
- Brand: Instapark
- Power Source: Battery Powered (AAA batteries)
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 2.5 x 3.25 x 1 inches
- Brand: Superior Pump
- Material: PVC
- Pieces: 4-Piece
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 300 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches
- Nominal Wall Thickness: 1.5 inch or 2 inches
- Product Dimensions: 300″L x 1.5″W
- Material: Nylon, Polypropylene
- Colors: Many colors available
- Brand: PerkHomy
- Style: Classic
- Recommended Uses For Product: Indoor, Outdoor
Generators
Generators can be the difference between being without power for days or weeks or having access to power.
- Brand: Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
- Wattage: 9500 watts
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Power Source: Gas Powered
- Item Weight: 211 Pounds
- Voltage: 120 Volts
- Output Wattage: 12,500 Watts
- Brand: DuroMax
- Wattage: 12000 watts
- Fuel Type: Dual Fuel
- Power Source: Gas
- Item Weight: 224 Pounds
- Voltage: 240 Volts
- Output Wattage: 12000 Watts
- Special Feature: Portable, Heavy-Duty
- Colors: Black and Blue
- Brand: Honda
- Wattage: 2200 watts
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Power Source: Fuel Powered
- Item Weight: 46.5 Pounds
- Voltage: 120 Volts
- Output Wattage: 200 Watts
- Special Feature: Super Quiet
- Included Components: Recoil Starter
Other Emergency Items to Purchase
You should have the following items in your home, car, or business to be prepared for any emergencies.
Disaster Preparedness Comments: A first aid kit is necessary for any emergency kit!
- Brand: Be Smart Get Prepared
- Special Feature: Compact
- Number of Pieces: 326
- Case Dimensions: 13″ X 12″ X 4″
- Color: Red
- Colors: Blue/Red
- Power Source: Battery Powered
- Light Source Type: LED
- Material: Plastic
- Included Components: Battery, Flashlight
Disaster Preparedness Comments: A hand-powered or solar-powered emergency radio is an excellent addition to your emergency kit!
- Brand: Missonchoo
- Color: Orange
- Special Feature: Portable
- Connectivity Technology: AM/FM/NOAA
- Product Dimensions: 6.02″L x 1.85″W x 3.03″H
- Tuner Technology: FM, AM
- Power Source: Battery Powered/Solar Powered/Hand Crank/USB Charge
- Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
- Display Technology: LCD