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 Floods
Home and property flooding can occur anywhere in Manitoba. Being prepared for a flood can reduce potential harmful effects to your family and property.
Flood Warning Action:
- Store fresh drinking water. Regular drinking water supply may become contaminated.
- Install plugs in basement drains and check sewer backup valves.
- Remove all chemical products from the basement and other flood prone areas.
- Move personal belongings to upper floors.
- Install sump pumps.
- Contact local municipal authorities before diking buildings.
- Contact your Agricultural Representative regarding the relocation of farm produce, livestock, poultry, etc.
During Flooding:
- Turn off basement furnaces and the outside gas valve.
- Turn off electrical power. If the area surrounding the switch is wet, stand on a dry surface and reach with a dry wooden stick.
- Add 2½ litres of disinfectant (e.g. chlorine bleach) to basement floodwaters every two or three days.
- If you suspect your drinking water is contaminated, purify it by boiling, using purification tablets or chlorinate with chlorine bleach.
- Listen for flood instructions on a battery-powered radio.
- Never attempt to cross flood areas on foot or in a vehicle. The water can be swift and you could be swept away.
Evacuation:
If you must evacuate remember to take:
- A flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.
- Waterproof outerwear and footwear.
- Extra clothing.
- Essential medicines and toiletries.
- Personal documents and family identification.
[ Check out EMO's Flooding web page. ]
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