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 2011 Spring Floods have crested in the our area..Now the Clean up begins

 
Now that the Mississippi River has crested in our area, the clean up starts.  Tri-City Electric Co. has created this web page to assist our fellow business owners and community members to prepare for the possibility of localized flooding and how to handle the clean-up process if your home or business is touched by flood waters.

For homeowners

1. Assemble an emergency supply kit
2. Make a family emergency plan
3. Prepare your home

  • Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk.
  • Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
  • If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds.

After the Flood

1. Ensure your belongings are as clean and safe as possible
  • Act quickly to avoid mildew.
  • Remove all loose debris.
  • Use a chlorine bleach disinfecting solution (3/4 cups of household liquid bleach to 1 gallon of water) to wash any surface touched by flood waters.
  • Keep area wet for 2 minutes (2 to 10 minutes for exterior areas), then rinse thoroughly and dry.

2. Clothes that were touched by flood waters
  • For a standard size washing machine, use one cup of chlorine bleach per load to disinfect clothing and remove orders.

3. When using a disinfecting solution to clean up after a flood, ALWAYS remember to:
  • Wear gloves and protective clothing.
  • Do not touch your face or eyes.
  • Be thorough. Wash and dry everything.
  • Change the disinfecting solution whenever it is cloudy.
  • Do not use scented or color safe bleach.

For businesses

Continuity of operations planning is critical when it comes to withstanding a flood. Start planning for your business today. Click here to go to "Ready Business" for Continuity of Operations Planning
 

Staying informed

River levels at Lock and Dam #15

Scott County Emergency Management information
 

Flood terminology you should know

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a flood hazard:

  • Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio,commercial radio, or television for information.
  • Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
  • Flood Warning: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
  • Flash Flood Warning: A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

Using our years of expertise in power testing, design engineering and integration, we will:

  • Deploy a rapid response team of engineers, switch gear specialists, electricians, field supervisors or project managers, as needed.
  • Evaluate damaged electrical equipment
  • Restore damaged equipment
  • Engineering design/build
  • Procure materials and other services, if needed
  • Ensure safety standards
  • Install equipment and re-launch

Our disaster recovery services are available nationwide 24/7. When you work with Tri-City Electric Co., you can be confident you will get rapid response, expertise and service to enhance business continuity. 

How can we help?  Use the contact section below to request a call from us.