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Floods from Melting Snow: Prepare Now Before the Worst Arrives!Published by: Francine Maglione (11/17/08) |
 Snow is coming in many areas of North America (and has even already arrived in some), so make sure your home is ready for potential water problems resulting from snow melting. Heavy snow can create a host of problems and inconveniences for homeowners, but perhaps the worst problem is flooding. If snow hits an area and temperatures fluctuate, the snow may melt quickly, or rain could come in and add to the already large amount of water on the ground. Half-frozen ground with snow and ice on it cannot absorb the water from a rain storm. Flooding can tear through a neighborhood and wash out basements, crawls spaces and more. To prevent flooding problems from ruining your home when spring arrives, or sometimes in the middle of winter, it's important to take care of any moisture problems in your home now. Waterproofing your basement and crawl space can go a long way in preventing damage to your home that could have cost you thousands of dollars. When an area gets hit hard by a snowstorm then experiences unseasonable warmth and rain, all of the snow and water can combine to trigger flooding in areas along creeks, streams or rivers, US Newswire reports. People who live in areas that have a history of flooding should be alert and make preparations if a severe storm warning is issued.  To prepare yourself and your family for flooding, US Newswire reports that you should plan and practice an evacuation route. If you live in a flash flood area you should have several alternate escape routes planned. Newswire also writes that you should keep disaster supplies on hand such as flashlights, batteries, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit, emergency food and water, a manual can opener, essential medicines, and cash and credit cards.Another smart way to prepare for floods from melting snow is to water proof your basement or crawl space. Basements are usually the first room in your house to feel the brunt of rain storms because those rooms are typically below ground. Flooding in your basement or crawl space can have a disastrous impact on the rest of your house by causing mold and mildew, a musty smell, and pests. Plan ahead before heavy snow storms start and avoid the damage flooding can cause. Give Basement Systems a call or contact us online today and get a free quote on basement waterproofing cost! |
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