If you have a fire or water emergency, please call us now at (301) 753-8313

To have the optimal experience while using this site, you will need to update your browser. You may want to try one of the following alternatives:

Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Preparing for a Flood with SERVPRO® of Charles County

7/2/2018 (Permalink)

Preparing for a Flood with SERVPRO® of Charles County

Flooding can happen fast in many environments. The American Red Cross recommends having the following list of items packed and ready to go in the event of an evacuation due to flooding.

  • Water- 3+ day supply; one gallon per person
  • Food- 3+ day supply of non-perishable, easy to prepare food.
  • Flashlight
  • Battery powered or hand crank radio
  • Extra batteries
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medications- 7 day supply and medical items such as glasses, hearing aids, contact etc.
  • Multi-purpose tool
  • Sanitation and personal hygiene items
  • Copies of personal documents such as medication list, ID, lease or deed etc.
  • Cell phone with chargers
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Extra Cash
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Maps of the area
  • Baby supplies
  • Pet supplies
  • Tools/Supplies for securing your home
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys
  • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera for photos of damage

Other News

View Recent Posts