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Flooding In Your Home: Dealing With The Aftermath
Experiencing flooding in your home not only leads to financial expenses. It is a stressful time. You may also be left dealing with emotional trauma.
Whether the cause of the flooding is a natural disaster or a plumbing problem, it is upsetting to see your home in a dreadful state. However, you need to remind yourself that it is possible to fix the damage. While it may take time, you will eventually have your home back with proper flood cleanup and restoration.
What is important is that you and your loved ones are safe. It would also help to look to the future. Find a way to move on from the disastrous event.
With that in mind, here are some tips you can try to deal with the aftermath of flooding in your home. We hope that these can help make things a bit easier for you.
Safety is Always First
There are several hazards caused by flooding. For instance, people can get trapped by rising water. Floating debris can also clog the exits. Electrocution is also a risk. Water can come in contact with electrical sources. In certain cases, water can also be contaminated. That is possible if the flood is from sewage water or has chemicals.
Before you try to do a flood cleanup, you should prioritize your safety. Do not enter the flooded area if there is a possibility of getting trapped in there.
If you have to enter a flooded area or walk through standing water, it is best to cut off power to your home. Sometimes, you can do this through your main circuit breaker. However, if your breaker box is located in an inaccessible area like your basement during a flood, you should contact a licensed electrician or your electric company instead.
Save Important Documents and Valuables
If possible, retrieve important documents and valuables. Take them safely outside of the flooded rooms.
To avoid encountering problems while saving certain items, it would help to always store them on a higher floor. Keep important documents together in a sealed plastic container. This way, it is easier to get them when necessary. Putting them in plastic containers will also limit damage in case of flooding.
Contact Your Insurance Provider
Inform your insurance company about the flooding. This way, you can start with the claims process as soon as possible.
Many insurers give clients a set period to register claims. If you fail to report the incident during that time, you may not be able to successfully get payment for your coverage.
Get Expert Help
Attempting to do flood cleanup on your own is not only difficult. It can also be dangerous. So, it is best to call in the experts. In doing so, you can have the assurance that the flood damage is properly addressed.
If you or a loved one is experiencing flooding in your home, ERS Emergency Restoration Specialists, Inc. is here for you. We have more than 30 years of experience serving Milwaukee area homeowners and businesses. You can contact us 24/7 for emergency flood cleanup services.