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Huron Expositor, 2014-06-25, Page 2224 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, June 25, CAA offers some with severe stor 2014 tips for dealing ms and floods Severe thunderstorms, torrential down- pours and flash floods are becoming more common in Ontario. That's why CAA Insur- ance Company (Ontario) is reminding homeowners that water damage caused by sudden, heavy rains can be avoided. lips for preparing your home: •Extend downspouts so that rainwater flows away fromyour home. .Install flood shields on all basement windows above ground level. .Ensure the grading around your yard slopes away from your home. •In older homes, make sure you have a properly installed backflowvalve to prevent sewage backup in your home. •Backflow valves are designed to auto- matically close when they detect water try- ing to enter your home from the sewer, stopping potential water damage. .Review your insurance policy. Know what is and isn't covered. During major storms and torrential downpours, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) recommends the following tips for drivers: Fundraising efforts continue Steph Smith QM! Agency Members of Unifor Local16-0, the union that represents the workers at the Sifto Salt Mine in Goderich, presented a cheque for $5,000 at the Goderich-Huron YMCA Mait- land Recreation Centre on June 20 to sup- port Hometown Heroes: Raise a Little Health's goal of reaching $50,000. Unifor Local16-0 plans to have a few of theirworkers play in the game as well. "We're very happy to support and con- tribute to this event" said Lionel Carter, the local president for Unifor. "We look forward to having our union members on the ice Ben Lobb, MP for Huron -Bruce was also in attendance to announce some more NHL and hockey players that will be taking part in the game. Lobb said NHL players such as Joey His - hon, centre for the Colorado Avalanche, and Justin Peters, goaltender for the Carolina Hur- ricanes have rec,ently signed onto play. "We will announce more players every week leading up to the game," Lobb said. Brian O'Reilly, co-founder of the fund- raiser and father of Ryan O'Reilly of the Col- orado Avalanche and Cal O'Reillywho cur- rently plays for the American Hockey League, was there to support the announcements. .Do not drive through standing water. Attempting to drive through flooded streets may cause your engine to stall, your brakes to fail and even result in severe damage if you tryto restart the engine. .Even if the water appears shallow enough to drive through, don't try it •Plan your route to avoid low-lying areas if possible. .If you don't have to drive, stay off the roads. •If you become stranded and your car stalls, call CAA for help. If you feel your safety is at risk, call 9-1-1 immediately. CAA offers 24-hour roadside service, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Drivers can request roadside assistance byphone or online. Flood waters can potentially damage your vehicle's electrical and exhaust sys- tems, wheel bearings and brakes, as well as, your airbags. If you have driven through standing water, have a professional inspect your vehicle. CAA can help you find a reliable repair facility. for charity hockey game Karen Davis, the CEO and president of Alexandra Marine & General Hospital and Gwen Devereaux, the president of Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, were also in attendance. Lobb said the other major sponsors such as Telus, which sponsored $2,500, and Westiet, who contributed two tickets to any- where that WestJet flies, should also be recognized. "Our goals was to raise $50,000 andwe're well on way," Lobb said. 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