How to Protect Yourself from a Storm Surge?
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 19:48
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Storm Surge can occur in areas bordering a large water body. These surges can be tracked by the weather department in advance. Yet, we must take precautions to ensure our safety.
- Check your property for vulnerability to floods
- Make proper use of sandbags for your house
- Store your important documents & valuables on the topmost floor
- Keep an ear on radio
- Turn off your lights & gas (if advised by officials)
- Do not drive through flood waters
By taking these basic precautions, you can be ready for most of the storm surges. To learn more about Storm Surge, visit : http://www.floodservices.ca/blog/how-catastrophic-storm-surges-can-cause-flooding/
