With the weather the last couple of days, it probably hasyou thinking about the possibility of flooding. All of this rain can quickly overpower storm drains and leadto flash flooding, especially in Connecticut. If your home suffers from easy or regular flooding, makesure you are covered with a CT homeowners insurance policy that includes food coverage.
Here are a couple things to look out for in case flooding inoccurring in your area:
-Make sure your home is ready: You can minimize damage frombasement flooding by elevating utilities, and materials that could be damagedby limited basement flooding.
-Listen to evacuation warnings: They send these out for a reason. Follow the recommended evacuation routes because other waysmay be out of service.
-Don’t go through flowing water: Drowning is the number one causeof flood deaths. Flash flood waters move at very fast speeds and can rollboulders and sweep away cars. Stayaway!
-Don’t drive through a flooded area: More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Just2 feet of moving water can take away a car. Don’t chance it!
When it begins to rain quickly andpowerfully, you should be ready for a flash flood. Rest assured that ParadisoInsurance has you and your family covered with the proper CT homeownersinsurance and flood coverage.