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Small cost can bring big help in flood &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Of the millions paid to Luzerne and Wyoming county residents whose homes
were flooded last January, the money spent to guard against future floods was
small$357,000 to 542 households in Luzerne County. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $114,800 to 80 households in Wyoming County. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 But officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they believe
relatively small amounts of "mitigation" money spent now can help prevent
large problems later. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Homeowners received the money on the recommendation of FEMA inspectors,
said Ross Fredenburg, public information officer for Region III headquartered
in Philadelphia. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "In the process of inspecting their house, we would tell them `this is what
you need to do' and give them a little bit extra," he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Depending on the home's design, FEMA recommends that homeowners: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Relocate and elevate the electrical box to an upper floor or above the
flood line. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Anchor the fuel tank to the wall or floor to prevent floating and
overturning. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Install a septic backflow valve. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Relocate and elevate water heater and heating systems. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Relocate and elevate the washer and dryer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Install a floating floor drain plug. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 For information on flood damage reduction techniques and programs, call the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency at 671-7629. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 For flood insurance information, call your local insurance agent or the
National Flood Insurance Program at 1-800-427-4661. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Small Cost Can Bring Big Help In Flood 
Of The Millions Paid To Luzerne And Wyoming County Residents Whose Homes Were 
Flooded Last January, The Money Spent To Guard Against Future Floods Was 
Small.

Small Cost Can Bring Big Help In Flood Of The Millions Paid To Luzerne And Wyoming County Residents Whose Homes Were Flooded Last January, The Money Spent To Guard Against Future Floods Was Small.