Flash Flood Preparedness

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Flash floods can be dangerous and damaging. Contact the water mitigation professionals at SERVPRO of Cheshire County to assist with your property.

Here in Cheshire County, we are no stranger to foul weather. Whether it be snow, sleet, high winds, driving rain, thunderstorms, frigid temps, and even high heat and humidity, we get a little bit of everything. Often, we are faced with combatting flash floods.

Flash floods are caused by excessive rainfall, a dam or levee breaking or failing, or an ongoing ice jam loosening in the winter. Flash floods can be very damaging. Trees can be torn down, large boulders moved or rolled, and even buildings can be damaged, and in some cases, destroyed. You want to take certain precautions any time there is a potential for a flash flood. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

• Be alert and aware of a possible flash flood.
• Review your family disaster plan.
• Create a disaster emergency kit.
• Stay off roads unless absolutely necessary.
• Do NOT drive through flooded roadways.
• Move any personal belongings on your property to higher ground.
• Take into consideration the safety of family members, loved ones and pets. Have a safe place to relocate to.
• Disconnect appliances and electrical items in low levels of property.
• Seal vents/windows to your basement.

The best thing you can do prior to flash flooding is be prepared. Be aware and listen for warmings and inclement weather forecasts. Be safe and plan ahead of time. Once the weather subsides, SERVPRO of Cheshire County is ready to provide you with the water mitigation your property may need!