Avoiding Water Damage To Your Home In Alexandria During A Flood

2/8/2018 (Permalink)

Prepare an emergency preparedness kit that includes a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid.

Water Damage Caused By Flooding

Hopefully, you live in an area that receives warning alerts and has specific flood watch services available to give you ample warning of any impending issues. Because there are a variety of actions, you can take before, during, and after receiving a warning to help protect your home and family.

Make your entire family aware of potential water damage and flooding situations around your Alexandria area home. It could make a huge difference in getting your family to safety or falling victim to a natural disaster that you have zero control over.

SERVPRO of Alexandria has some basic safety tips to following during an emergency. First, if there is any chance whatsoever of flash flooding in your area, make sure that every member of your family understands the importance of getting to higher ground, it is essential to their survival during this kind of emergency. You should avoid walking or driving through areas affected by flood waters, it takes as little as six inches of moving water to remove you from your feet, and only two feet of water is more than enough to sweep a normal sized vehicle away. Leaving a vehicle trapped by swift currents of water exposes you to dangerous contaminants and debris floating in the water, it is best to stay put for as long as possible. You want to be aware of your situation and prevent this type of event from happening when at all possible.

Know where to go during an emergency, prepare an emergency preparedness kit that includes a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid, as well as clothing, food, and water for every member of your family to cover a couple of days at least. It also helps to shut off the electricity, gas, and water supply to your home if you have the time while taking any important indoor possessions to the highest floor possible to protect them from flood damage. Make sure that you and members of your family avoid contact with water, especially if an electrical hazard still exists.

After the authorities report that it is safe to return to your home, contact your insurance company and a quality restoration company like SERVPRO for help immediately, the sooner help arrives, the higher the chance is that you can avoid additional damages and other issues from forming in your home. Contact SERVPRO of Alexandria for help anytime, day or night, 365 days a year (318) 427-7511.

Visit our webpage for any commercial restoration emergency at www.SERVPROalexandriala.com

Click on Alexandria, Pineville or Ball for more information. Also, the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce or the National Home Builders Association of may be able to help.