IBHS Offers Effective Tips to Minimize Flood Damage from Hurricane Sandy

Tampa, Fla. (PRWEB) October 28, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy threatens the East Coast, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is offering expert tips on ways to help reduce flood-related damage.

Unfortunately, forecasters predict Hurricane Sandy will create substantial storm surge along the East Coast with large amounts of rain that could cause additional flooding, said Brenda OConnor, IBHS senior vice president of public affairs. While you cannot move your home out of the storms path, you can and should take steps now to reduce potential damage by moving a few important items around and up inside your home, and taking a few other precautions.

IBHS recommends the following to reduce flood-related damage:

IBHS Offers Effective Tips to Minimize Flood Damage from Hurricane Sandy