Column: Prepare for the worst
It does not rain, if Noah’s Ark built.
I have heard this expression for some time, but it has never meant much to me, until I saw the recent floods in the southern region of Illinois. I never thought living in a country is regarded as a disaster. It surprises me to read for damages sustained in areas which are not far from my own home.
Luckily, my homeland suffered little or no damage as a result of the rains. I also had a lot of access to a grocery store not far from my house. However, the events make me more about my own lack of emergency preparedness.
Growing up I to the Boy Scouts of America. I myself received a senior Eagle Scout. But in the seven years since I got my last merit badge, I have somewhat overlooked the Scout motto: “Be prepared.
In a region prone to torrential rains and floods, it is important, both for students and residents to have a little to help them to be replaced by an emergency. Here is a list of some essential, in no particular order of importance.
Flood insurance
According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a third of Americans thought was in the proprietary standard flood insurance policies. Unfortunately, most of the policy is not.
Although many measures to cope with disasters such as earthquakes, floods, also occurs if in the aftermath of the earthquake, it is not covered.
It is not entirely clear why so many insurers do not provide flood insurance policy at home, but it would be prudent to learn about politics, which you perhaps and discuss with an insurance broker to the possibility of extending the scope of.
Safe water
Water is crucial for survival. Even a short time without water can lead to problems such as dehydration, which can lead to what things like fatigue and heat heat stroke.
In the case of a disaster like an earthquake or flood, tap water may be contaminated broken lines, water and floods access to alcohol.
The site http://www.ready.gov indicates that at least one gallon of water per person for drinking water and sanitation. The site recommends storing at least three days worth of water.
Together with water for consumption, it is important to avoid a dangerous water. The site also recommends the transformation of the electric kettle, an electric furnace and the panel, if you live in the great flood-prone areas. All devices and disconnect the power cord at home, in serious cases, is also recommended. This would allow the flow of water into the houses of the implementation of electricity.
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