Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What to do after a storm

How to deal with the aftermath of Storm

Storm

What can you do after it hits you? (Photo Credits) 

Knowing what to do after a storm is key not only to one’s survival, but also towards the longevity of one’s home and appliances.

A storm usually brings about a lot of danger, foremost of which is flooding.

Mountain Bulletin shared tips on what to do after a storm. How to deal with flooding

“Managing rain once it falls onto your property is important, you want to make sure that the water goes where it should and sink where it can. You don’t want puddles of water near your front door, or where you park your car, but you do want water for your flowerbeds, at the same time you don’t want your flowerbeds to wash away. The best way to see if your rain gutters and other measures are working right on your property is to watch them in action. So during and after a storm go outside and see what is happening on your property, see the checklist below for what to look for. Note this checklist is just the basics and every property is different. Please modify this checklist to reflect the needs of your property and neighborhood.”

Check out the tips here.

There is Danger even after the storm has hit

UCONN Health meantime compiled internet articles relating to storm and mold forming. Floods

“In the fall of 2013, the Center for Indoor Environments and Health began work on Recovery from catastrophic weather: mold exposure and health-related training [funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hurricane Sandy Cooperative Agreement 1U01OH010627-01…The project is designed to increase knowledge and protective behavior related to mold mitigation and health effects within emergency and recovery respondents in states affected by Hurricane Sandy.”

See the links here.

Related Mold, Flood and Fire Remediation Service

Media Agency CKNW reminded homeowners about possible food poisoning during storm power outages.

“First and foremost, don’t open your fridge or freezer doors unless necessary; adding an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. If available, add ice to the fridge to keep it at safe temperatures. The CFIA is also reminding the public spoiled food doesn’t necessarily smell bad.”

Read more here.

What do you do after a storm has hit?

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