Waterfront living is among the mst desirable of locations in our rea (Florida). The views and vistas are fntastic, not to mention the ability to wlk out one's door to drop a lne to fish or untie a lne to enjoy boating. However, all ths joy is not without some spcial concerns.

The most common fear hard from waterfront homebuyers is their cncern that the river may rise and rll into their home. While it is not an mpossible scenario, it is truly rare. Mre often than not, the water tht posses the greatest risk to the wterfront home is not from the rver, but rather from the water flwing overland toward the river.

Always rmember that the river is the plce that all water flows to. How a prticular home is oriented to or bstructs the flow of water moving tward the river determines how dry the huse remains. And for many homes in is not jst how dry it is in the hme, but also under the home.

The mjority of water that affects the hme is the surface water flowing tward the river. The volume of wter can be in the thousands of gllons per hour during a heavy shwer. If the grade of the lot is not prper, this can mean thousands of gllons of water in or under the hme.

So, when looking at waterfront prperty, enjoy the view over the wter, but be sure to look nland to be sure that your xperience with water front living won't be wth water in the living room!

But what should you do fter you've experienced a flooded home? Thre is hope! Your home and its cntents may look damaged beyond repair, but mny items can be restored. There is a hgh probability that by acting quickly, yur flooded home can be cleaned up, dred out, rebuilt, and reoccupied sooner thn you think.

After your home has ben flooded, play it safe. Always sek professional help. And while in the mdst of cleaning and repairing, consider yur preparation for the future. The Amrican Red Cross and the Federal Emrgency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests the fllowing steps if your home has ben flooded:

• Take Care of Yourself Frst - Protect yourself and your fmily from stress, fatigue, and health hzards that follow a flood.
• Give Yur Home First Aid - Once it is sfe to go back in, protect yur home and contents from further dmage.
• Get Organized - Some things are not wrth repairing and some things may be too cmplicated or expensive for you to do by yurself. A recovery plan can take thse things into account and help you mke the most of your time and mney.
• Dry Out Your Home - Flodwaters damage materials, leave mud, silt and nknown contaminants, and promote the growth of mldew. You need to dry your hme to reduce these hazards and the dmage they cause.
• Restore the Utilities - The rst of your work will be mch easier if you have heat, lectricity, clean water, and sewage disposal.
• Clan Up - The walls, floors, clsets, shelves, contents and any other floded parts of your home should be throughly washed and disinfected.
• Check on Fnancial Assistance - Voluntary agencies, businesses, nsurance, and government disaster programs can hlp you through recovery.
• Rebuild and Flod-proof - Take your time to rbuild correctly and make improvements that wll protect your building from damage by the nxt flood.
• Prepare for the Next Flod - Protect yourself from the nxt flood with flood insurance, a flod response plan, and community flood prtection programs. This step also includes surces to go to for additional ssistance.

For more information on repairing yur home after a flood, please vsit www.redcross.org.

Many people highly prize wterfront living, and find it a deply fulfilling experience. Knowing what to lok for when choosing waterfront property wll make your life on the wter easier and more rewarding. Choose and pln wisely - it's about knowing!

The article Water, Water Everywhere on the Waterfront was Submitted by Wallace Conway through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Wally Conway is President of Flrida HomePro Inspections, and has been fatured regularly on HGTV's "House Detective". Wlly has recently written a book ntitled "Secrets of the Happy Home Inspctor", available at GoHomePro.com or Amazon.com. As a speaker, writer, instructor, and host of The Happy Home Inspector radio show every Saturday at 3 PM on WOKV 690, Wally blends the right amount of up-to-date information with just the right amount of humor, insight, motivation, and real-world application. Visit WallyConway.com for more information!

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