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How Much Could A Flood Cost You?

HOW MUCH COULD A FLOOD CO$T YOU? $$ $ $$ $ $$ $ $ $ $ FLOODING IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM AND A HUGE RISK FOR HOMEOWNERS EVERYWHERE. ECONOMIC DAMAGE PER YEAR ($US X 1,000): 13,701,168 HERE'S WHAT THE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME LOOKS LIKE IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. 1,000 SQ. FT. HOME 1 ft flood 12" in a 1,000 sq. ft. home could cost 10" £16,353 ($27,150) 6" flood 6" in a 1,000 sq. ft. home could cost 4" 2" flood £12,137 ($20,150) 2" in a 1,000 sq. ft. home could cost £6,429 ($10,670) 2,000 SQ. FT. HOME 1 ft flood 12" in a 2,000 sq. ft. 10" home could cost £31,454 ($52,220) 8" 6" flood 6" in a 2,000 sq. ft. home could cost 4" 2" flood £23,582 ($39,150) 2" in a 2,000 sq. ft. home could cost £12,649 ($21,000) BE INFORMED. KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A FLOOD. PREPARATION IS MUCH LESS COSTLY THAN DEALING WITH DAMAGE. PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR A FLOOD AAA Make sure you have a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per day, per person), as well as 3 days' worth of non-perishable food. You need a flashlight, a battery-powered radio, and plenty of extra batteries on hand. 3 If you have a medical condition or require any medications/medical items, be sure you Be sure to have copies of your personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, have a week's supply. birth certificates, and insurance policies). PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A FLOOD Be sure to clean out your gutters and downspouts. Elevate any electrical items and anchor any fuel tanks. 3 Place any appliances that you can on cement blocks at least a foot above the projected flood elevation. Move furniture and valuables to the upstairs area or to higher elevations. OPTIONS FOR MINIMIZING DAMAGE AND KEEPING WATER OUT Install a sump pump and foundation drain system. Average Price: Average 150-foot perimeter basement (40 feet wide by 35 feet long) is about £4,818 ($8,000) including two sump pumps. Add a waterproof membrane or coating to basement/downstairs Average Price: £1,721 - £2,145 ($2,858 - $3,562) Purchase flood barriers to Price: Range: £0.90 - £498 seal openings. ($1.50 - $826) These should be strong but pliable, durable when wet, and weather resistant. Sandbags Floodtite Door Panel One-time use Must be bought to fit door size Not completely water-tight Watertight Difficult to store and transport Temporary/removable & easy to store Price: £0.90 - E1.20 ($1.50 - $2.00) Price: £324 - £498 ($537 - $826) per pre-filled bag Hydroguard Door Panel Adjustable, one-size-fits-all panel Watertight Temporary/removable & easy to store Price: £249 ($413) Sources y etpwwpreventionweb.retengshhaardstaisties/hid 2 htps oodmart.gouloodsmanpagstooding flood.ksthe cost.of foodinginp pwawedoass.orgprepareldasesfood 4haps foodunan.goufloodumanpagesprepartion recoverytefore foodap D hapwww.angieskt.comvatices/howmuch cotaenddranytasementhom htpwhomeadvisar comveastitasementseatasement o foundation www.hydroguard.co

How Much Could A Flood Cost You?

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Floods are one of the most common natural disasters worldwide. This infographic shows the true cost of a flood.

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