Be Prepared: Flood Tips For Your Cheshire County Property

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Cheshire County is available 24/7 to assist with water damage. Don't wait, we're here to make flood damage "Like it never even happened."

As we all know, it is much easier to prepare for a disaster before it occurs. Of course, we are all challenged with tasks, obligations and distractions in our everyday life which can prevent us from taking precautions following a disaster, in this case happens to be flooding. Below are helpful tips from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Before the Flood

• Have a qualified professional elevate your furnace, water heater and electrical panel if susceptible to flooding.
• Install "check valves" in sewer traps to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home or business.
• Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to help avoid seepage.

During the Flood

• Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. 
• Disconnect electrical appliances.
• Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
• Do not walk-through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall.

After The Flood

• Listen for news reports to learn if the community's water supply is safe to drink.
• Avoid floodwaters. Water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged.
• Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.
• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

Once your property is deemed to be clear, contact SERVPRO of Cheshire County who are prepared to assist with flood damage restoration and water mitigation. We're here to help!