Oftentimes, 20/20 vision is our best teacher. When it comes to a flooded basement, we learn the value in backing up a sump pump. If you don’t currently have a backup system in place, you may consider it after reading this. Also, check with your homeowner’s insurance on your current coverage to ensure you’re adequately covered.
Sump pump article (I am not familiar with this company but found their article informative)