Unbolt toilets from the floor, and plug the outlet pipe, using the same procedure as for floor drains (see FAQ 26510 on plugging floor drains). Shower drains can be plugged this way, too.
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- Build a flood dike 4-minute demonstration by Dr. Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer.
- Coastal Hazards documents in the National Sea Grant Library.
- FloodSmart.gov is the official National Flood Insurance Program Web site. Can flooding affect your community?
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