88 - Friday. May 14, 1999 ~ North Shore News

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SNOWPACK accum
lations in southern B.C
are nearly breaking
records,

A rapid melt of the snew-
pack means an increased
probability that damaging
Noods could occur in many
parts of the province. A grad-
ual melt with, no prolonged
warm spells, could result in a
run-off with high rivers, but
beiow damaging levels.

Consumers should be
aware thar home insurance
policies do not insure loss or
damage caused bv flood
which means policies will not
cover property damage
caused by toodwater. There
are many precautions that can
be taken as safeguards or to
minimize damage. Some
include:

@ When in danger of flood-
ing, shar off all pewer in vour
home. Do not attempt te
turn off power if the room is
already flooded.
B@ To prevent pollution
remove tovig substances fi
pesticides and insecticides
irom likely flood areas.
@ Move furniture, electrical
appliances and other belong-
ings te tloors above ground
Thermally insulated
appliances (freezers, retrigera-
and ranges) should be
given priority, Those thar
can’t be moved should have
motors, fans, pumps, ete.
removed to higher level
8 Oil or water tanks will float
if not full. Fill if possible, then
plug vent holes. If unable to
fill weigh down with sandbags
or wedge against a solid
object.

B Turn off water supph
@ Plug all basement sewage
connections (toilets, sinks,
showers, ete.) Plugs should
be held in place with weight
or wood brace to above joist.
B Disconnect downspouts
draining fo sewer systems,
@ Shut off the supply of all
lectrical power and the suv-
vy of gas to was fireplace

If vou muse leave your
home remember to do the
following:

B Scab all personal documents
and family papers in plastic
® Ensure ali family members
have identification,
@ Put together an emergency
kit including, medications, a
flashlight, warm clothing,
blankets, toiletries, a transis:
tor radio, extra batteries and
any other emergency supplies
vou feel will be necessary.
@ Lock all doors and win-
dows and double cheek to
ensure gas and other heating
fuch sources are turned off,
electricity ts disconnected and
water is shut off atthe main
ading to the house.
extra care when dri-
ving. Roads will appear drasti-
cally different when covered
by thoodssater,
@ Wath for
Gridges, sides and wash-ours
and be particularly alert’ for
downed power lines.

Whea vou return home
remember mold and mildew
can develop trom bacteria car-

floodwater. This could
cause anyone living in’ the
home to become ill, even
long after the building has
been repaired.

damaged .

B Remove all wet furniture,
contents and carpets or rugs.
If vou de
these items, they must be
cleaned and disinfected.

B Yiscard contaminated
food. Health officials recom.

customers.

oved it the

de to keep some of

mend disposal of foodstufts
submerged in’ floodwater
including non-liquid) foods
canned gauds (if damaged
and showing signs of s

t t
age), botled food products
and leafy vegetables.

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B® Clean exterior walls.
Remove flood-soaked insula-
i d017 as possible.
nfect all surfaces: that
aked by floodwater.
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