After Flood: Now What?
AFTER A FLOOD...
- Be wary of wild animals and watch out for snakes even in urban areas...and watch out for the fire ants!
- If fresh food has come into contact with flood waters, throw it out.
- Boil drinking water before using. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking.
- Seek medical attention if you are injured and flood waters contaminate the injury.
- Contact Greater Houston Red Cross for emergency shelter, food, and clothing.
- Be wary of electrical equipment and wiring after a flood.
- Contact your electrical power provider and/or electrician prior to restoring electrical service to flood damaged property.
- Report any unusual odors to the authorities.
- Call the City of Houston Health Department for any health related issues.
Cleaning Up and Repairing Your Home
Turn off the electricity at the main breaker or fuse box, even if the power is off in your community. That way, you can decide when your home is dry enough to turn it back on.
Get a copy of the book Repairing Your Flooded Home. It will tell you:
- How to enter your home safely.
- How to protect your home and belongings from further damage.
- How to record damage to support insurance claims and requests for assistance.
- How to check for gas or water leaks and how to have service restored.
- How to clean up appliances, furniture, floors and other belongs.
Repairing Your Flooded Home is available free from the American Red Cross or your state or local emergency manager.
AFTER A FLOOD...
- Be wary of wild animals and watch out for snakes even in urban areas...and watch out for the fire ants!
- If fresh food has come into contact with flood waters, throw it out.
- Boil drinking water before using. Wells should be pumped out and the water tested for purity before drinking.
- Seek medical attention if you are injured and flood waters contaminate the injury.
- Contact Greater Houston Red Cross for emergency shelter, food, and clothing.
- Be wary of electrical equipment and wiring after a flood.
- Contact your electrical power provider and/or electrician prior to restoring electrical service to flood damaged property.
- Report any unusual odors to the authorities.
- Call the City of Houston Health Department for any health related issues.
Cleaning Up and Repairing Your Home
Turn off the electricity at the main breaker or fuse box, even if the power is off in your community. That way, you can decide when your home is dry enough to turn it back on.
Get a copy of the book Repairing Your Flooded Home. It will tell you:
- How to enter your home safely.
- How to protect your home and belongings from further damage.
- How to record damage to support insurance claims and requests for assistance.
- How to check for gas or water leaks and how to have service restored.
- How to clean up appliances, furniture, floors and other belongs.
Repairing Your Flooded Home is available free from the American Red Cross or your state or local emergency manager.
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