홍수에 대비하는 방법

홍수는 이미 미시시피 상류와 미주리 강 유역에서 일어나고 있습니다. 그리고 북반구가 겨울을 떠나면서 기록적인 눈과 얼음이 녹아서 문제가 악화 될뿐입니다. 그러니 바지 다리를 걷어 올리고 준비하십시오. 홍수에 대처하는 가장 좋은 방법은 준비하는 것입니다.

홍수 전

해당 지역에 홍수가 발생할 가능성이 있음을 알고 있다면 지금 시작하여 대비하십시오.

커뮤니케이션이 핵심입니다. 모든 시스템이 정상일 때 사랑하는 사람들과 연락 할 수있는 여러 모드가 있습니다. 그러나 휴대 전화 타워가 홍수로 인해 손상되거나 유선 및 전력망이 다운되면 백업이 필요합니다. 대피해야 할 경우 만날 수있는 안전한 장소를 포함하여 모든 사람이 서로 연락하는 방법에 대한 계획을 마련하십시오. 그런 다음 계획 B를 추가합니다. 그리고 C.

재고 응급 키트를 . 아이러니하게도 물이 당신 주변에 범람 할 때 적어도 3 일 동안 모든 사람에게 수분을 공급할 수있는 안전한 식수를 확보하는 것이 매우 중요합니다. 그리고 음식에 대해서도 마찬가지입니다. 따라서 요리는 당분간 문제가 될 수 있으므로 비상용 키트를 통조림으로 채 웁니다. 배터리, 손전등, 담요, 고무 장화 및 구급 상자를 포함하여 편리하게 갖고 싶은 다른 것이 무엇인지 생각해보십시오. 배터리로 작동하거나 감기는 라디오가 중요합니다.

Amber Bradshaw, who survived the "thousand year flood" of the Carolinas in the fall of 2018, has some great suggestions on her website for other additions, including umbrellas, disposable plates and cutlery, a zip-close bag of fire starter, some cash, and an old-school paper map. Have some basic items packed for yourself, your kids and your pets, too. In the event of an evacuation, you don't need to worry about packing a suitcase with your essentials.

Prepare Your Home and Yourself

Do you need flood insurance ? Start there because those policies can often take up to a month to go into effect. That means, if a hurricane is headed your way, it's too late to get a policy. (Insurance companies follow the weather too, so good luck getting a policy if you're in the direct path of a coming storm.)

You can, however, have a plumber install check valves on your pipes to prevent flood waters from contaminating your lines. Also, if you have a sump pump, be sure it's working properly. And finally, if you have time, consider piling sandbags around your home's perimeter when you know a storm is brewing.

Know your risk, too. Do you live, work or go to school in a place that's prone to flooding? If you don't know, find out now and figure out the best route to higher ground. It's also a good idea to sign up for RSS feeds that provide notifications about local flooding from The Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service.

If a flood watch or warning is issued, keep your cell phones, radios, computers and any other important electronic devices charged. If the power goes out, you'll want to have maximum juice in them to last the duration. Finally, if it looks like a flood is going to hit your area, get out. Don't wait for an evacuation order.

During a Flood

It's great to be prepared, but what if a flash flood rushes in before you've had a chance to leave? The safest response is to get as high up as possible, call 911 and avoid the flood water at all costs. Do not, for instance, wade around in the basement or any room in which water is covering the electrical outlets or extension cords. If you hear crackling or popping sounds, clear out immediately.

And don't drive. All it takes is 6 inches (15 centimeters) of moving water to sweep you off your feet. And 12 inches (30 centimeters) can float a car and carry it away. In fact, more than half of all deaths caused by flash floods are vehicle related.

Even if your home still has running water, assume it's contaminated. (Remember that emergency kit?) If you evacuated, don't return until the authorities give you the all clear. Your home's structure, power and plumbing might all be compromised, and toxins and sharp objects could be lurking beneath any lingering flood water. At this stage, patience is vital. Sit tight and wait for the waters to recede, and for contractors, plumbers and electricians to assess the damage.

And call your insurance agent . Above all, if your place is deemed habitable but the power's off and you're using a generator — please, please follow the instructions and don't run the thing indoors. Failure to comply with that simple rule is the reason carbon monoxide poisoning is among the top causes of mortality post-disaster.

Now That's Interesting

While two-thirds of the contiguous 48 U.S. states and as many as 200 million people are at risk of experiencing floods this season, all that winter precipitation has soaked California through, finally watering it out of its seven-year drought.