Flood Survival
November 5th, 2009 | 
Author: More Than Sandbags And Squeegee Mops
Flood survival is often tied to surviving other natural disasters such as hurricanes or major storms. As well as the water posing the risk of drowning, many people are affected by the diseases carried on the flood waters or lingering in the muddy aftermath.
If you live on low lying, level ground then you run the risk of suffering flood damage to your home and property and potentially harm to yourself from the water itself. Debris such as tree trunks, cars and dead farm animals can multiply the risks faced in dealing with such a situation.
Additionally, you may be isolated and unable to get to help or help get to you for several days. Surviving such a situation is achievable if you take some sensible precautions before the event. First of all be aware of your location and whether it is at risk of flooding. Flood prone areas are known to authorities and inhabitants and often reflected in insurance premiums and building codes for the area.
Give some thought now, while the water isn’t lapping at your feet, as to what you would do to survive a flood.
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Tags: bad weather, flood, hurricane, risk, safety, threat