Better to Prepare and Prevent

5/17/2018 (Permalink)

Preparing for a flood would have kept the contents of this home from being soaked and ultimately having to be discarded.

Knowing that flooding and storm damage is a potential threat, there are preventative steps you can take to minimize any future damage.

First, don’t forget to do your spring cleaning. Our homes, and especially our basements, can easily become cluttered with things we don’t even need.  Better to clean them out once a year when the weather is nice. If flooding does happen, you’ll be glad that excess clutter is gone.

Second, get your belongings off the floor and up on shelves. Boxes piled up on the floor can quickly become an awful nightmare once water starts to rise. However, if your items are already sorted out on shelves above the water, it’s one less thing to have to deal with.  For any low hanging shelves, metal and plastic are recommended rather than wood as they better survive potential water damage.

Finally, make sure you have enough ventilation and keep the air circulating. Potential mold growth will depend on a number of factors, including moisture level, temperature, and the presence of wood and paper materials on which they can feed. Running a dehumidifier can also help remove excess humidity from the affected environment.

If you do require professional water damage restoration services, the professionals at SERVPRO of Eatontown / Long Branch offer 24-hour emergency service. We’re a locally owned and operated company here in your community providing the highest caliber water inspection, extraction, drying, and restoration equipment and service.  Call us now at (732) 784-4082.