Flood Education & Safety Is Paramount
Taking the time to educate policyholders on flood safety can help them be prepared before, during and after a flood. With rainy season quickly approaching here on the Treasure Coast, we wanted to share a few safety guidelines so you can help make sure your clients have a plan before, during and after a flood.
before
- Flood Watch / Flash Flood Watch
Flooding is possible. This is normally issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur.
- Get your emergency radio
- Figure out where higher ground is
- Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit
- Bring outdoor furniture inside and take valuables up to the highest level of the structure
- Disconnect electrical applicances
During
- Flood Warning / Flash Flood Warning
Flooding is occurring or will occur soon. If told to evacuate, do so immediately
- Get to higher ground
- Avoid or walking or driving through flood waters.
Did You Know?
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down. One foot of water can sweet your vehicle away.
After
Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe. Avoid floodwaters and moving water — stay away from and report downed power lines.
- Do no attempt to drive through areas that are still flooded
- Flood waters can be electrically charged or contain harmful chemicals
- Photograph damage to the property
When it comes to dealing with disasters...
We have 40 years experience and have seen it all. We put together this guide to help you serve your policyholders the best you can. We want you to be successful. If you have any questions about how we can assist with the insurance claims process, we are only a phone call away! Reach us 772-567-4435 anytime of the day or night.
