Set the alarm for 3:28 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 3:28 p.m.

As you hand the flood-preparation shift to someone else at 3:28 pm, set an alarm so the remaining supplies reach the upper floor before 4:00 pm. Tell the next person which sacks, water containers, documents, and emergency items still need moving, and leave a clear path upstairs. The alarm gives the handover a firm checkpoint without making anyone rely on a hurried verbal reminder.

For this supply transfer, choose the alarm sound to match the surroundings. A softer tone can work when the phone stays beside the person carrying items, while a more insistent sound suits a noisy house with rain, footsteps, and several people calling instructions. Check the volume before stepping away. Keep the browser running and the phone awake: if either stops, the alarm may not sound, and the supplies could remain downstairs when floodwater arrives.

Before the afternoon fills with another same-day task, reserve part of the 32 minutes for checking the upper floor rather than using every minute to carry loads. Place water-sensitive goods above likely splash level, keep the stair landing clear, and note anything left below. That buffer before 4:00 pm also lets the incoming person confirm what has moved and what still needs attention.