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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
How to retrofit your home to help protect against flood
This article provides some common and simple flood mitigation suggestions. The suggestions may be retrofitted to existing homes.
It includes information on:
- raising power points
- improving the sealing of tiled floors
- raising laundry appliances
- using flood resistant materials for cabinets
- using solid core internal doors.
It also encourages homeowners to assess their flood risk through local, state and territory government.
The suggestions made don't involve changing the building materials of the house. They address simple ways of minimising damage to cabinetry, services and appliances.
Description
Owner
RACV
Audience
Homeowner
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Yes
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
NA
Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
Brief, and easy to understand
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