Flood guides
Plain answers on what to do after a flood, basement apartments and keeping water out, written for New York City buildings and sourced to the city, FEMA, the EPA and the CDC.
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What to do after a flood: the first hours, the first day, the first week
What to do after a flood in New York City, in order: safety in the first hours, photos and drying on the first day, then the insurance and repair steps.
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Preventing basement flooding in NYC: a checklist before the next storm
Preventing basement flooding in NYC: DEP’s downspout rule and Rainfall Ready guide, backwater valves, catch basins, storage and knowing your flood zone.
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Basement apartment flooding: getting out first, then what to do
Basement apartment flooding in New York City: why rain floods below-ground homes, when to leave, what to do once the water drops, and steps tenants can take.