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May 07, 2008
4:30 AM Eastern |
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When it comes to serious weather emergencies, floods are like Rodney Dangerfield. They "get no respect." But don't make the potentially deadly mistake of taking the water for granted. No force of nature takes a greater toll in human life than floods. This episode of
Weathering the Storm shows you how to keep your family safe when the river is on the rise. Learn ways to protect your food and water and how to disinfect your home and possessions once the water has gone down. We have sound advice for homeowners, too, from a man who survived a flood and rebuilt with improvements to ensure his house would survive the next flood. And what can you do to save priceless photos when they're soaked in muddy water? A lot more than you think! How to prepare. How to recover. Ways to weather a flood.