Recovery
When returning to you home after the waters recede, and the authorities tell you it is safe to return, proceed with caution.
- Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads and/or bridges may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
- Do not stand in water to reach your electrical fuse box. If you smell gas, get out of your home and call a professional. Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.
- Stay out of any building surrounded by floodwaters.
The cleaning of your home after a flood can be quite labor-intensive. Check out this video on checking on your home after a flood:
