InstaBidsWhat can you change on your house to cut flood damage?
Prepare a written list of drainage and water-entry concerns before requesting flood protection work. Ready.gov guidance is quoted below; use the list to discuss the property with contractors and keep proposed measures distinct from emergency evacuation instructions.
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
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Key facts
- Ready.gov: "Declutter drains and gutters."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
- Ready.gov: "Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
- Ready.gov: "In case of emergency, keep documents in a waterproof container."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
What does Ready.gov say about drains and gutters?
Ready.gov’s preparation instruction is quoted below.
Ready.gov, read 23 October 2026: "Declutter drains and gutters."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
What does Ready.gov say about valves and pumps?
Ready.gov’s equipment guidance is quoted below.
Ready.gov, read 23 October 2026: "Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
What should you do with documents and valuables?
Ready.gov’s preparation instructions are quoted below.
Ready.gov, read 23 October 2026: "In case of emergency, keep documents in a waterproof container."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
Ready.gov, read 23 October 2026: "Create password-protected digital copies. Protect your property."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
Ready.gov, read 23 October 2026: "Move valuables to higher levels."
Source: Ready.gov (FEMA), Floods, read 23 October 2026.
How can you request written flood protection bids?
Describe the water-entry problem and ask contractors to explain the work proposed. This is practical reasoning, not legal advice and not a finding from any agency.
- List observed entry points and drainage concerns.
- Attach photographs taken from a safe position.
- Ask each contractor to distinguish drainage work, valve work and pump work.
- Keep maintenance instructions with the completed-work record.
Who sees your contact details when you post on InstaBids?
Contact details stay hidden until the homeowner picks a contractor and they confirm the connection.
Source: InstaBids process and privacy, live-page excerpts, read 23 October 2026.
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