Page 8 - AO4thQT2021PL

Apply coatings coatings and and sealants sealants A A form of o “dry flood-proofing ” coatings coatings and and and sealants sealants that you you apply to your foundation walls windows and and doorways help prevent flood water from leaking into your house through cracks Raise your electrical outlets outlets and and switches switches All outlets outlets switches switches sockets and and circuit breakers should be at least one foot above flood flood level to avoid significant electrical damage in the case of a a a flood flood Install check valves valves on your your pipes pipes Make sure that all all pipes pipes entering your your your house have valves valves to to prevent a a a a a a a a a a a flooded sewage system from backing up into your your home Gate valves valves valves are preferred over flap valves valves since they provide a a a a a a a a a a a better seal against flood pressure