The flooding that can result from a major hurricane or another disaster can be extremely damaging. So, if you live in an area at risk of flooding when a natural disaster occurs, you must know what to do. This month, we are going to focus on the steps you would need to take upon returning to a house that has been flooded.


Naturally, you would need to exercise extreme caution when returning to your home, as you will be unaware of the type of damage that awaits you. There will likely be no power in the neighborhood, but even so, if it is safe to do so, switch off the gas and electricity to your house. Remember to put your safety first, so if you have to wade through or stand in water to reach the circuit breaker, you should not attempt it. Instead, wait until you can ask someone professional to advise you.


As we mentioned, you do not know what damage the flood has caused to your home. One major safety concern is if the home has sustained some type of structural damage. The house may not even appear to look badly damaged from the outside, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t damaged on the inside. For example, if you try to open the door and it seems to stick at the top, be very cautious, as this could be an indication that the ceiling has collapsed. Use your common sense. If something doesn’t seem right, do not even attempt to enter the building. It may be better to wait until someone can assess the damage for you.

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