rks not required fe JOUR typical North § Sore winter weather engeance, and it’s time to get prepared for the £ worst it could bring. ito avoid more of the dam- age and expense that many homeowners experienced dur- jing, fast year’s flooding, the Provincial Emergency Program recommends the following steps be taken. These sugges- A tions apply when there is immediate danger of flooding. For more information, consult athe. booklet Flood Proofing 7” Home available from PEP. i Shut off power to premises. A if the main switch is in an arca a that is already wet, stand ona dry board and use a dry stick to turn. switch off. Do not empt to tum off power if ¢ room is already flooded. Disconnect ail electrical fappliances. and, if possible, ¢move: them to'a higher level. Thermally insulated appliances . such . as: freezers, refrigerators land ranges should be eens ori- gority.” Any appliances that can-. ‘be moved ‘should have tors, - fans, ‘pimps, etc. removed to higher levels. Oil or water tanks will float if * fall: Fill if possible; then” is Vent holes’ If t If unable to. fill; swede down: wih saa or. ¢ against 2 So} ject. Ve oe will” float wither a or. empty. so tum off. valve, disconnect: tubing. . E& Plug all basement sewage connections, i.e. toilet, sinks, showers, cte., with a wooden plug or other device. The plug should be held in place with a weight or wood brace to the joist above. @ Pesticides, weed killers, fer- tilizers and other articles thet may cause pollution should Ee moved to higher levels. In order