One's house should have a basement - infrastructure location but possibly wet - keep stuff down there off the floor and in containers. A battery power pump is a good idea if it doesn't have a natural downhill drain.
First floor - above the flood plain.
Second floor - ultimate sanctuary.
Attic - where one stores the family history.
26 posted on 11/05/2012 12:52:58 PM PST by Paladin2
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