Most days we live in the comfort of our own homes without a care in the world. Then, disaster strikes. All semblance of normalcy is lost and you struggle to keep your bearing as your perfect world is shattered into pieces. Floods can do that to you. We often take water for granted and forget just how powerful it is on a large scale as torrential flooding continues to ravage cities and countries year after year. The damage also depends as to how severe the flooding is. There are floods that can submerge homes under water for days and weeks and there are those that subside quickly. The important thing about disasters is our ability to bounce back from it and pick up the broken pieces of our lives. No matter how prepared you are, not everything always goes as planned and how well you or the others recover also rely heavily on the support you get from the government.
(Via: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/drones-flooding-garneau-military-1.4107944) As the water subsides, the extent of the mess left behind will be revealed to you. It is backbreaking work trying to clear things up and make your home livable again. You may also run out food and potable drinking water as well as electricity for a few days or weeks, so you can expect the recovery to be a bit rough and bumpy at first.
Despite all the devastation, it is heart warming to see people trying to rebuild their lives amidst all the loss and damage. It is just a testament to how strong human nature is especially when our very survival and existence is on the line.
Recovery is always the goal whenever disaster strikes. After all, who wants to live in a constant state of disarray and confusion? Nobody. We all want to get back to the life we once lived and try to fix whatever has been broken down or destroyed in our homes. The government may extend a helping hand but it’s not always the case. Even if you don’t get the help you need, try your best to recover and continue living. Natural calamities are a normal part of life. We can’t avoid them no matter how hard we try. The best thing you can do is to always be prepared for the worst and not hesitate to bounce back after. Simple measures like having an emergency kit or an emergency plan can save lives and protect your property from severe water damage caused by flooding or other disasters that are just as disastrous. The following article Recovery In The Aftermath Of Flood is courtesy of The SEMP Blog from https://www.semp.us/recovery-in-the-aftermath-of-flood/
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