Add a Flood Sensor But Take Preventive Steps, Too

• Keep your house heated to a minimum temperature of 62 or 65 degrees Farenheit. Lower temperatures can cause the pipes in your walls to freeze.
• Clean rain gutters to avoid ice dams in the winter. They can cause water to seep into your house and create a mess.
• Don't leave an attached garage door open. The draft in winter can lower your home's temperature and freeze pipes.
• Know the location of the water shutoff valve of your house, in case you need to turn it off in an emergency.
• Drain you water system to keep pipes from freezing, if you plan to be away for a long time in the winter.
• Check your home insurance policy. Do you have adequate coverage for water damage and flooding?