Preparedness measures taken this week for control of household issues caused or aggravated by precipitation include: outdoor pressure regulating valve replaced by plumber, acquired high-top rubber boots to use in lieu of leather boots for puddle work, acquired manual siphon to use in addition to electric shop-vac for puddles, used several different appliances to evaporate, dehumidify, ventilate, and circulate moisture when indoor humidity temporarily surpassed 60% following the rain.