What to do Before a Flood

10/19/2020 (Permalink)

What to do Before a Flood

IN THE CASE OF A FLOOD WARNING:

• Move basement or main floor items to the top floor.
• Safely store away chemical or harmful products such as insecticides and waste oil residue and make sure these are out of reach of children.
• Block all basement sewer conduits if they are not protected by a check valve.
• Block the basement drain.

ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS

• Shut off the gas and electricity. If the water level starts to rise, make sure your feet are on a dry surface and use a wooden stick to shut off the electricity to the house. If the water starts to enter your home, don’t touch anything and immediately call Hydro-Québec at 1800 790-2424 to ask them to disconnect the electricity.
• Shut off the main gas valve and make sure all propane tanks are tightly closed.
• Shut off the tap near the outlet valve on the oil tank.

OUTDOORS

• Remove or secure all mobile items in the yard to prevent them from being thrown or swept away.
• If your municipality provides sandbags, install a trench filled with sandbags.

STAY INFORMED

• Monitor the situation on the radio, on television or on the Internet and rely only on official information sources. Follow the safety instructions that you receive.

https://www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca/en/civil-protection/floods-information-citizens.html

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