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Good Morning Augusta.
This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight it will be mostly cloudy, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 95% with a Dew Point of 52.2º F.
The temperature is 53.6ºF.
Presently we have West Southwest winds between 1.1 mph and 2.7 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.92/HPA 1013.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.
UV is 1 out of 16 and moonrise will be at 11:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
We had no precipitation in the past hour and overnight we had 0.08 inches of rain.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers, with overcast down to 400 ft / 121 m.
How to deal with damage after a flood:
After a flood, cleaning up is a long and hard process. Here is a list of common techniques for sanitizing and cleaning flooded items:
•First things first: call your insurance agent. If your insurance covers the damage, your agent will tell you when an adjuster will contact you. List damage and take photos or videotape as you clean. You'll need complete records for insurance claims, applications for disaster assistance and income tax deductions.
•Contaminated mud- Shovel out as much mud as possible, then use a garden sprayer or hose to wash away mud from hard surfaces.
•Clean and disinfect every surface. Scrub surfaces with hot water and a heavy-duty cleaner. Then disinfect with a solution of 1/4 cup chlorine bleach per gallon of water or a product that is labeled as a disinfectant to kill germs.
•In the kitchen-
◦Immerse glass, porcelain, china, plastic dinnerware and enamelware for 10 minutes in a disinfecting solution of 2 tablespoons of chlorine bleach per gallon of hot water. Air-dry dishes. Do not use a towel.
◦Disinfect silverware, metal utensils, and pots and pans by boiling in water for 10 minutes. Chlorine bleach should not be used in this case because it reacts with many metals and causes them to darken.
◦Cupboards and counters need to be cleaned and rinsed with a chlorine bleach solution before storing dishes.
•Furniture and household items-
◦Take furniture, rugs, bedding and clothing outside to dry as soon as possible. Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier to remove moisture or open at least two windows to ventilate with outdoor air. Use fans to circulate air in the house. If mold and mildew have already developed, brush off items outdoors to prevent scattering spores in the house. Vacuum floors, ceilings and walls to remove mildew, then wash with disinfectant. Wear a two-strap protective mask to prevent breathing mold spores.
◦Mattresses should be thrown away.
◦Upholstered furniture soaks up contaminants from floodwaters and should be cleaned only by a professional.
◦Wood veneered furniture is usually not worth the cost and effort of repair.
Solid wood furniture can usually be restored, unless damage is severe.
This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight it will be mostly cloudy, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 95% with a Dew Point of 52.2º F.
The temperature is 53.6ºF.
Presently we have West Southwest winds between 1.1 mph and 2.7 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.92/HPA 1013.2 and rising with a weather graphic indicating sun.
UV is 1 out of 16 and moonrise will be at 11:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
We had no precipitation in the past hour and overnight we had 0.08 inches of rain.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers, with overcast down to 400 ft / 121 m.
How to deal with damage after a flood:
After a flood, cleaning up is a long and hard process. Here is a list of common techniques for sanitizing and cleaning flooded items:
•First things first: call your insurance agent. If your insurance covers the damage, your agent will tell you when an adjuster will contact you. List damage and take photos or videotape as you clean. You'll need complete records for insurance claims, applications for disaster assistance and income tax deductions.
•Contaminated mud- Shovel out as much mud as possible, then use a garden sprayer or hose to wash away mud from hard surfaces.
•Clean and disinfect every surface. Scrub surfaces with hot water and a heavy-duty cleaner. Then disinfect with a solution of 1/4 cup chlorine bleach per gallon of water or a product that is labeled as a disinfectant to kill germs.
•In the kitchen-
◦Immerse glass, porcelain, china, plastic dinnerware and enamelware for 10 minutes in a disinfecting solution of 2 tablespoons of chlorine bleach per gallon of hot water. Air-dry dishes. Do not use a towel.
◦Disinfect silverware, metal utensils, and pots and pans by boiling in water for 10 minutes. Chlorine bleach should not be used in this case because it reacts with many metals and causes them to darken.
◦Cupboards and counters need to be cleaned and rinsed with a chlorine bleach solution before storing dishes.
•Furniture and household items-
◦Take furniture, rugs, bedding and clothing outside to dry as soon as possible. Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier to remove moisture or open at least two windows to ventilate with outdoor air. Use fans to circulate air in the house. If mold and mildew have already developed, brush off items outdoors to prevent scattering spores in the house. Vacuum floors, ceilings and walls to remove mildew, then wash with disinfectant. Wear a two-strap protective mask to prevent breathing mold spores.
◦Mattresses should be thrown away.
◦Upholstered furniture soaks up contaminants from floodwaters and should be cleaned only by a professional.
◦Wood veneered furniture is usually not worth the cost and effort of repair.
Solid wood furniture can usually be restored, unless damage is severe.
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