If your home has a basement, you are probably aware of the necessity of a sump pump. Even the best engineered basements sometimes leak. A sump pump can remove the water which collects in a basement and move it far enough from the home that water damage is avoided. If there is a power failure, your sump pump may not work if you do not have a sump battery backup.
At the very least, most basements contain valuable mechanical equipment that helps to keep your home comfortable. The furnace, water heater and possibly a washer and dryer could be located in an unfinished basement. Flooding can cause this equipment to be ruined and to need replacement.
With a finished basement, the potential for loss is even greater. In addition to the mechanical equipment, there may be furnishings and structural items that can be damaged by the flooding. If you lose power without a backup, it is likely that many of your possessions could be damaged in the basement. Some of those possessions may not be replaceable such as photos.
by Kyle Carter
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