Sump Pump Provides Protection from Flooding

Planning ahead may help homeowners significantly reduce the damage - and cost - incurred following a flood.

With this in mind, pump experts at Wayne Pumps have urged consumers to prepare for an active hurricane season by purchasing a sump pump. Those who have a sump pit have already taken the first step toward protection, but will need a pump to finish the job.

"The first line of defense in your basement is a high-quality, reliable sump pump," Joe Mauro, president of Wayne Pumps, said. "If your sump pump is more than 10 years old, you should consider replacing it with better technology."

Experts from the National Weather Center's NOAA division predict that from three to seven major hurricanes will occur this season, which runs from June 1 through the end of November. This makes it important for those living along the Atlantic Basin as well as inland to purchase the proper defense.

In addition to updating sump pump technology, consumers should make sure they have sufficient homeowners insurance coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute. This will protect against wind damage or other non-water-related losses from a hurricane.

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