Insurers are writing out to its customers to warn in relation to injuries
« With TV2 WEATHER’s report and risk of cloudbursts in East and North Jutland, we encourage our customers to go an extra round about their home. Make sure gutters and drainage pipes are cleaned, and lift particularly invaluable belongings from the basement floor so that they do not risk water damage if the accident is out, » says Jan Graversgaard, director of building and housing in Alm. Brand Group.
At the same time, the drought index in East Jutland is still around 8, which indicates that 80 mm of rain is missing in the upper water layer.
« When the soil is very dry, much water will not seep down. It can lead to the water collecting on the surface and finding its way into homes and basements, » says Jan Graversgaard.
The director also points out that if it is blowing vigorously, it may be a good idea to make sure the trampoline is attached and put barbecue, garden furniture and garden plants inside.
Good advice
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Clean drain, gutters and drainage pipes. Also, check if the drainage and run-in wells have been stopped by leaves.
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Lift your items at least 10 cm from the basement floor and place everything on a substrate that does not suck water.
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Do not store things in the basement that are of great importance to you and can be damaged by the water.
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Make sure the water cannot penetrate the house by repairing any cracks or cracks in the walls or roofs of the house.
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Review your house from basement to twig. Check if roof tiles are as they should and whether there are cracks, cracks or leaks in the roof or walls of the house.
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Put grill, garden furniture and jars inside, or shelter them. Also put the flagpole down if possible.
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Attach the trampoline. If necessary, remove the tablecloth and turn the trampoline upside down so it can’t be taken by the wind.
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Lives in close to water and has your house basement, the house is exposed to getting water in the basement if it is raining and storming. So make sure your belongings in the basement do not stand directly on the floor.
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Use if necessary. Water Safety Tape at doors and windows. If water comes, the tape swells so that the water cannot penetrate.
