The Importance Of Preparation And Cleanup After A Flood Damages Your Crossville Home

1/9/2019 (Permalink)

You can call us any time, and we waste no time in getting to your property to help you dry back out.

Flood Damage Preparation And Cleanup For Your Crossville Home

The number one disaster is flooding, and that includes in Crossville. Even though most homeowners worry about the risk of fire, you might be at a higher risk of flood damage than fire damage. Flooding from storms can happen quickly and leave you unprepared.

There are, however, actions you can take to diminish or prevent flood damage to your Crossville home before a flood happens. If you have endured flooding in your home, you should contact our professional staff at SERVPRO, who have the tools and training needed to get the water out and your home dry and safe again.

You should firstly know what your risks in your area are, and examine your homeowner’s policy. Some do not address floods of any kind, while some cover particular situations or kinds of water damage. Speak with your agent for clarification and make sure you are covered. In the event of flooding, SERVPRO techs help you speak with your insurance agency so you can focus on your family.

Call a professional to help you elevate all your equipment in the home. Your water heater, furnace, generators, air conditioner or other permanent equipment, can be raised higher than predicted flood levels to help protect them if flooding occurs.

You can also keep sandbags on hand to help divert landslides and water during severe storms. Keep some building materials around as well so you can board up your home and make fast fixes afterward, like plastic sheeting, plywood, nails, lumber, and shovels.

Create and rehearse an evacuation route and do not forget to include any pets in this. Ensure all of your family members know how to shut off utilities and plan a meetup spot in the instance you become separated. Packing an emergency kit with medications, necessary paperwork, and any essential items is also an excellent plan in case you have to evacuate your property quickly. Become familiar with the flood alert signals for your area.

There are numerous steps you can take to prepare, but in the event of a flood, SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is here to help you restore your home in Sparta, Sunbright, or Crab Orchard once the storms subside. You can call us any time you need at (931) 250-5333, and we waste no time in getting to your property to help you dry back out.

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