Everybody loves to watch a thunderstorm when the monsoon rains are pouring down from the sky while sipping on a hot cup of tea from the comfort of their living room. However, the cozy feeling is gone the moment that you begin to see water seep up your driveway, overflowing your garden, and gathering in your basement.
If you live in a low-lying area, you’ll know that heavy rains can quickly become a messy problem in just a few minutes. The stress and exhaustion of waiting to take time to plan until the water reaches ankle-high is not worth it. That’s why it’s a lifesaver to have this simple monsoon emergency kit in your garage.
The following supplies should be on hand in preparation for the next great storm:
Flashlights and Extra Batteries: Heavy storms are sure to knock out the power. Have a sure fire flashlight on hand, rather than fumbling in the dark to locate the fuse box.
A First Aid Kit: Keep a pharmacy of basic supplies, such as bandages, antiseptics, and necessary medicines. It’s better to have it than need it, especially if road closures could be temporary due to flooding.
Sandbags or Water Barriers: If you are aware of water gathering in your garage or back door, a few sandbags will stop the water from flowing into your garage and save you hours of cleanup and possible property damage.
When water begins to accumulate rapidly, you will need a means to remove water quickly, such as a Small Domestic Water Pump. The basic domestic water pump is an amazing solution to save your property from harsh water logging.
Your Pumping Set-Up – The most crucial component is a Champion Suction Hose. The hose will be pulled flat almost immediately if the garden hose is connected to a water pump to remove flood water, preventing any flow. Because our Champion PVC Suction Hose features a strong internal spiral, it will never collapse under pressure—it will even resist collapsing when you are trying to suck up thick, muddy flood water away from your house.
Preparation is the key to making the monsoon season less panicky. Having a pump and a heavy duty suction hose on hand will make it easy to deal with waterlogging in a hurry and enjoy the rainy weather.
