Charity Restores Photos and Memories for Flood Victims – Operation Photo Rescue
As many insurance companies will tell you, the cost of flooding can be enormous. Using the handy tool at FloodSmart shows that if a modest, 1000 square foot home was…
Flood Recovery
Flood recovery and dealing with the aftermath of flooding
Help Needed Now for Climate Refugees
Governments worldwide are warned of the need to draw up plans urgently to avoid conflict and insecurity by helping populations who are being forced to move because of climate change.…
UK Flood Grants
The UK government’s flood damage grant scheme to help homeowners hit by the recent floods launched yesterday, 1 April, 2014. The scheme was originally announced in February 2014, during the…
Floods and Lung Disease
There are many hazards to our personal safety consider when a flood strikes – drowning, being swept away by raging flood water or trapped in a sinking vehicle – there…
Electricity Safety During a Flood
Notice: Please see the information at Safe Electricity for safety measures to keep in mind during a flood. www.safeelectricity.org is a program of the Energy Education Council. The EEC is…
Floods and Pet Rescue
In a previous post we wrote about dealing with pets during a flood. It’s a short piece – not much more than a summary really – but we hope it…
Costs of Flooding
With the recent wave of floods across the US Midwest, it would be understandable if you got to thinking: what would a flood cost me? A flood in your home…
Would You Drive in Flood Water?
In previous posts we’ve looked at the issue of driving and using a vehicle during times of flooding. The National weather Service in the USA is currently running a campaign…
4 in 10 of Australia Flood Deaths Were Drivers
Floods, in particular flash floods, are responsible for the deaths of more people in the USA every year than any other extreme weather condition. One issue in particular that many…
Driving During a Flood
Did you know that in the USA, historically 50% or more of the people killed by floods and flooding were in a vehicle of some kind? Despite some success for…
Turn Around, Don’t Drown (TADD)
As part of a series of posts on cars, vehicles and driving during a flood, we thought we would include some information regarding the special safety campaign currently being run…
Clearing Up Flood Damage
Before you enter your home after a flood, walk around and check for structural damage, loose electrical wires and the smell and hissing sound of gas leaks. Call the authorities…
Returning to a Flood Zone
When allowed to return home, be careful. Even standing water can be dangerous, contaminated with sewage or electrified by downed wires. Roads may be weakened and might collapse under the…
Evacuation
In the event that you may be informed you must leave your home, utmost care should be taken in getting away from the danger area. A bit of planning will…
Stay Informed
Once you’ve made all your preparations for a flood, then the next step is to know when one is about to arrive. Listen to weather reports on TV or the…
Dealing With Pets
Pets should also have a disaster kit packed just for them. Medical supplies, food, water and food bowls, bedding and toys should be included, as well as additional fresh water.…
