Important🧵with flooding & safety tips for Wayne County residents affected by the flooding.
(Note: ICYMI, the Governor has declared a state of emergency for Wayne County.)
Tips below:👇🏾 1/
(Note: ICYMI, the Governor has declared a state of emergency for Wayne County.)
Tips below:👇🏾 1/
1️⃣ If you have flooding/flood damage, make an inventory (even if you’re discarding) and take photos (cell phone photos are okay). Most cities/townships should have damage assessment public claim forms available for residents to use & complete. Document, document, document! 2/
2️⃣ Air circulation is key to help dry areas & keep mold & mildew at bay. Open windows while it’s currently not raining. Use fans/blowers to help circulate the air. 3/
3️⃣ Clear debris from above and around the catch basins (storm drains) near your property; offer to help nearby senior citizens & people with disabilities do the same. 4/
4️⃣ Look at your downspouts and safely remove debris from the gutters.
5️⃣ Check your basement drain to make sure it's not clogged so any water that enters the basement can drain properly. 5/
5️⃣ Check your basement drain to make sure it's not clogged so any water that enters the basement can drain properly. 5/
6️⃣ Stay clear of standing water in your basement if the area includes electrical appliances, outlets, and a fuse box. 6/
7️⃣ DO NOT drive through standing water even if it doesn’t look deep. Turn around & aim for an alternate route. #TurnAroundDontDrown
8️⃣ Keep an eye on the weather & NWS alerts & info & have an emergency kit & emergency plan ready. 7/7
8️⃣ Keep an eye on the weather & NWS alerts & info & have an emergency kit & emergency plan ready. 7/7
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