With hurricane Sandy on the way for next week, your sump pump has to work very hard to protect your home. And that’s good because just a little water can flood rooms and cost thousands of dollars.
If you’ve got a sump pump already, test it now to be sure it will work. The first is a water powered back up pump that will work off the municipal water system. The other works off of a marine style battery. Our technicians are trained in the latest technology to keep your sump pump operating or to install a new system.
You Should Also Be Red Cross Ready:
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
At a Minimum, You Should Have The Basic Supplies Listed Below:
Water – One gallon per person, per day
Food – non-perishable, easy to prepare items
Flashlight
Battery powered radio
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Medications
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Copies of personal documents – (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, etc…)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and emergency contact information
Extra cash
Emergency blanket
Maps of the area
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggest items to help meet additional needs are:
Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contacts, etc)
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
Games and activities for children or even an iPad type of device
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, bowl)
Two-way radios
Extra set of car keys and house keys
Manual can opener
Additional Supplies to Keep At Home or In Your Kit Based On The Types Of Disasters Common To Your Area:
Whistle
N95 or surgical masks
Matches
Rain gear
Towels
Work gloves
Duct Tape
Scissors
Household liquid bleach
Entertainment items
Blankets or sleeping bags