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How to Make Your Home Flood Ready

By August 13, 2018Personal Insurance

Overland flooding, where water flows overland and seeps into buildings through windows, doors, and cracks, is one of the most frequent and costly natural hazards in Canada. There are many things you can do to protect your home from flooding.

Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, especially in the spring, when the ground is still frozen or already saturated from previous storms. Rapid melting of snow and ice jams can also lead to floods. Flash—or sudden—flooding, in which warning time is extremely limited, can result from other causes such as hurricanes or the failure of dams.

Check out these top 10 Tips to Make Your Home Flood Ready from Public Safety Canada.

 

Flood Ready Infographic

 

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Author Jamie Ross

Jamie Ross leads the Marketing and Communications team at Wedgwood Insurance, renowned as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier independent insurance brokers. Bringing a wealth of experience amassed over many years at some of Canada's most esteemed advertising agencies, Jamie transitioned to the insurance industry in 2017. This pivotal move has marked a period of significant professional growth and contribution to the field. A native Nova Scotian, Jamie has been a resident of St. John's, NL, since 2011, where he has become an integral part of the local community. Learn more about Jamie.

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