Recent climate change and the increasingly frequent floods make it especially timely use of early warning systems to facilitate the early evacuation of the population and prevent water damage repair costs on valuable properties. These systems are based in part on short-term forecast of rain, partly on estimates of the rainfall-runoff transformation process and the propagation of the flood. However, when threats of flood become imminent, presence of mind is of high importance. Let’s study the more prevalent reasons of flood occurences.
There are many sources of water-based damages or accidents, among them are:
- Overflow of water from the banks of rivers and canals, and artificial sources such as dams
- Burst pipes
- Clogged drains after rains,
- Windows broken during hailstorms,
- Accidental damage caused by the rupture of pipes.
What are salient things to remember during times of floodwater issues? Below are some important tips provided by water restoration companies in order to secure oneself in times of flood.
• Remain calm
• Immediately notify the nearest Security Officer, building administrator or persons in authority
• Feed relevant information about the nature, exact location and the extent of the damage brought about by the incidence of flood, also indicating the cause, if identified
• Indicate any risks that are to involve values, documents or delicate objects on display
• Use extreme caution if there are electrical appliances or sockets in the immediate vicinity of the flooded area. If you are at great risk, immediately evacuate the area
• If you have identified the exact cause of the damage and feel that you are able to bring it under control (for example, closing of a valve or the release of a clogged duct), intervene but proceed with extreme caution
• If the intervention is effective, cover valuable property or equipment with plastic and move small objects with caution, away from wet or areas of risk.