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Residents and business owners can
minimize damage to their structure by following these tips:
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Electric panel boxes, water
heaters, washer/dryers and other types of electrical
equipment or appliances should be elevated or moved to a
location that would be less likely to flood.
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Keep plywood, plastic sheeting
and lumber handy to protect windows and to make quick
repairs.
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Use sandbags to protect your
home from floodwater.
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To prevent outdoor items such
as garbage cans, garden equipment, lawn ornaments and
furniture from damage or being blown away, bring items
inside or secure them by tying them down.
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Move essential items and
furniture to an upper floor or place them on top of other
items to protect them from floodwaters.
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Place important papers and
other valuables in plastic garbage bags or watertight
containers. Very important papers such as birth
certificates, passports, insurance papers, titles, etc.
should be placed in a smaller waterproof container and taken
with you if floodwaters force you to evacuate.
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Install storm shutters or use
plywood to cover windows and/or doors. Reinforce garage
doors, if needed.
Reduce the impact of flooding
by retrofitting your structure. You can pick up a copy of
“Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood Prone Residential
Structures” or “Flood Proofing Non-Residential Structures” at
the Town Hall. Additional information on retrofitting your
structure can be found by accessing the FEMA web site at
www.fema.gov/about/divisions/mitigation.
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