Storms And Heavy Rain Could Mean Area Flooding

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

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Heavy Rains, Flooding And What It Means For Your Home

As storms continue to pass through the area flooding becomes a possibility.

Did you know that it only take 1-2 inches of water to begin damaging your property?

Storms and heavy rains can cause heavy flooding in such a short period of time. A perfect example of this is in Louisiana. They had 2 feet of rain that fell consistently for 3 days, and within a 72-hour time span the streets were flooded. The National Weather Service is warning that rivers will stay in flood stage for days

Flooding means that not only will a homeowner have to think about the current situation of being displaced from their home and losing some of their personal belongings, but the results after the water is gone. Standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Once the water has subsided the presence of dirt, grime, bacteria and mold will be present. The level of these things depends on how long the standing water is left unattended.

After the waters have subsided and before you immediately enter your home refer to this checklist.

1. Watch out for wild animals, poisonous snakes that may have entered the home, check thru the debris.

2. Watch out for plaster, loose ceiling structures and document everything for yourself and for insurance purposes.

3. Throw away any food, anything that may have come in contact with the flood waters, anything in the fridge.

4. Check electrical systems, gas leaks, sewage and water lines all for damage.

SERVPRO of Bethesda / Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase / Silver Spring is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the water damage.

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more. SERVPRO of Bethesda / Potomac and SERVPRO of Chevy Chase / Silver Spring arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

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