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How To Prepare In Case of a Flood
Imagine being awakened at 2:00 a.m. by a loud, persistent banging at the door, with the sound of a roaring evacuation vehicle in your driveway. Quick, what would you do? Would you have time to grab important papers, valuable mementos, or family pets?
This happened to me one spring morning last year. I left home with nothing but the clothes on my back and my 35 pound rescue dog in tow.
Fortunately, my house did NOT flood, but it was a scare nonetheless. The reality does not hit until you come face to face with the fact that you are being evacuated from your home and you do not know what will happen next. It is unimaginable to know what to expect until you have lived through a disaster, but many have experienced the aftermath of flood, hurricanes, and fire damage.
By all means, if you are in a designated flood area, purchase flood insurance. Create a list of valuables, whether you store the list in a safety deposit box or make it accessible online.
Know your evacuation route in case it is necessary. In my case, the flood waters rose over the roads quickly and if the evacuation team had not knocked on my door, I ... more

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