The #1 Gadget to Have if You Live in a Floodplain

If you live in a floodplain, you know that with the view come certain risks. Living next to a river can be beautiful but you’re also in a prime location to suffer flood damage when water levels start rising. A sump pump can help minimize the damage, but if you really want to keep your home and possessions safe, you’re going to need a flood detector too.

Why Do You Need One?

A sump pump is often hailed as the go-to solution during a flood, but a flood detector offers additional protections. By alerting you when water is sensed where it shouldn’t be, flood detectors can warn you about a leak before your possessions have suffered irreversible water damage.

By strategically placing flood sensors throughout your home—especially in your basement and crawl spaces—you’ll have early warning when a flood is coming and will be able to move your possessions and family accordingly. Then, once you’ve had averted most of the damage, your sump pump can be utilized to clean up the mess.

Placing Flood Detectors

The key to getting the most use out of your flood detectors is to make sure they’re placed in the right positions. Generally speaking, you’ll want to place flood sensors in the areas that are the most likely to suffer flooding, as well as areas that house important possessions.

First, you’ll want to flood sensors installed in every basement room, as these are the areas that are most likely to start taking in water.

Second, install sensors in your crawl spaces. These are the second-most likely places to experience water damage in event of a flood.

Next, place a sensor in whatever room is holding your computer or other expensive electronics. These items are more susceptible to water damage than regular possessions, so you’ll want to know if that room is getting wet.

Finally, place a sensor in the room that holds any personal documents like social security cards, birth certificates, etc. These can be difficult to replace, so you’ll want to move them the second water starts leaking into these areas. Better yet, keep important documents in a disaster-proof safe.

Conclusion

While there’s no real way to stop the river from rising, you can still prepare your home against flood damages. By strategically placing flood sensors throughout your home, you’ll know which areas need immediate attention during a flood and will be able to prepare yourself accordingly before turning on your sump pump.

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