How Can I Prepare My Property for Flooding in Golden?

5/2/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

In 1965, heavy rainfall caused severe flash flooding through Tucker Gulch. Our Golden, Wheat Ridge and Evergreen team has been helping people in Jefferson County restore storm and flooding damage for over 40 years. Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for preparing for a flood:

Actions

• Protect your property from floodwaters and purchase flood insurance
• Plan for sheltering where you are and for evacuation
• Evacuate if advised
• Seek high ground (flash floods) or stay on high ground
• Avoid walking or driving in floodwaters, Turn Around, Don’t Drown®
• Depth and velocity is not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through flood waters
• Know how to avoid injury from debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and damaged buildings and infrastructure
• Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that have been flooded

Protect Yourself

• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters
• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water 
• Determine your best protection based on the type of flooding
• Evacuate if told to do so
• Move to higher ground or a higher floor
• Stay where you are

Call Us!

When your home or business in Golden is damaged by flooding, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

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