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The immediate response is to employ sandbags, a time-tested method for flood prevention. For roughly $30 worth of sand, pre-ordered military-grade sandbags will be stacked in two layers, creating a barrier that prevents water from entering the home. Excavation is planned to dig below the foundation level, forming a trench that will be lined with sandbags to divert water effectively. This temporary measure aims to buy time until a more permanent solution—a concrete trench or drainage system—is implemented.