Flood Preparation

1/23/2017 (Permalink)

Flooding in Ocean County, NJ can cause all different types of damage.

Prepare for a Flood with an Emergency Preparedness Kit

According to the American Red Cross, floods cause more damage in the U.S. every year than other weather related disasters.

The American Red Cross says you should have all supplies in an easy to carry emergency preparedness kit which should contain at a minimum the items listed:

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Emergency Blanket
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers (preferably solar charging)
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Map of your area

Also take into consideration what is needed to care for babies, children, the elderly, and pets and make sure to include them into your emergency preparedness kit.

In the event you experience a flood, call SERVPRO of Toms River. We are locally owned and operated so we are always ready to respond to your water damage emergency.

Phone: (732) 349-9898