With flood season upon us, here are nine tips and precautions you can take to ensure you are prepared in the event of rising water in your community:

  • Create an emergency preparedness plan and assemble an emergency kit consisting of a flashlight, batteries, a battery-operated radio, food, water and personal items.
  • Protect your valuable items in your basement by moving them to higher levels in your home.
  • Contact licensed trade professionals to elevate your furnaces, hot water heaters and electrical panels in the basement or relocate them to a higher level.
  • Install a security system with water detection devices that can alert you if water is rising in your basement.
  • Clean out your eavestroughs and downspouts in order to direct water away from your home.
  • Have a trusted friend or family member check your home while you are away.
  • Take the time to prepare a detailed inventory list of your valuables. Be sure to take pictures of the items in your home.
  • In the event of an emergency, ensure you have a copy of your home insurance policy accessible.
  • Contact your local Western Financial Group insurance broker to review your home insurance policy to ensure you are fully aware of what your current coverage entails.