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Remembering the 2015 Flood
12/12/2019 (Permalink)
When your home or business experiences flood or water damage, give SERVPRO of Franklin County a call. We are "Here to Help".
While you might believe that winter is a safe time from floods, there is always the chance that history may repeat itself. During the new year flooding event in 2015, we saw many flooded homes in the historic event. We were there to help our neighbors in Franklin County, MO then, and we are even more ready to help now for 2019-2020 year. We have added more equipment, vehicles, completed more training and even added onto our building!
What can you do if history repeats itself? You can always prepare with the SERVPRO ERP. Give our office a call and we can help get you started.
Flood water can be one of the most frightening problems to face. Preventing water from entering your home or business is difficult, if not impossible during high water flooding events. However, if your home or business does face flooding damage, it’s best to follow these tips:
- Be on the lookout for wild animals, including snakes. Floodwaters tend to uproot them from their natural areas.
- While cleaning up, wear protective gear such as boots and rubber gloves. The water is contaminated and can be considered hazardous.
- Discard food items and drinking water if it has come into contact with the flood waters. This includes canned goods and bottled water.
- Remove all soaked and dirty materials and debris, including wet insulation and drywall, residual mud and soil, furniture, appliances, clothing and bedding.
- Follow the maxim: When in doubt, throw it out!
- Remove any standing water and dry out the flooded area. Once the water is gone, use airmovers and a dehumidifier to dry out the area.
- Disinfect - A disinfectant will help to kill bacteria that may be present.
- Inhibit mold growth - After applying a disinfectant, apply an anti-mold spray to the area while wearing a mask for protection.
- Dispose of damaged items - Check with the city’s waste management department to find out where to recycle chemicals such as paint and other toxic liquids, as well as electronics.
- Flood clean-up after high water ravages a home or business is typically a burdensome and demanding task, this is just a few steps of a extensive process. It may also involve some danger, so safety concerns must take precedence.