Until someone has experienced it, it’s hard to understand the amount of damage that even a little flooding will cause. The damage happens quickly. Wood flooring swells and warps. Carpeting, furniture and structure sustain more damage the longer they are wet. Mold begins to grow and spread in 24 hours. Microorganisms grow and breed in standing water, get into the air and are inhaled. Infectious diseases can be spread from sewage or dead animals.
After calling your insurance company and the water restoration professionals, there are a few steps to take right away.
- Move all small and personal items to a safe area. Papers and photos can be permanently damaged very quickly. Knickknacks, artwork and items of value should be secured.
- Drapes can be taken down or pinned up to get them off the floor.
- It’s important to get as much air circulation as possible. Open the doors and windows, closet and cabinet doors and drawers. People don’t always remember the drawers, but if they swell it will be difficult to open them later when they are dry.
- If there is electricity, fans can help, but be careful of any electrical issues. If the air conditioner or furnace was underwater at any time, don’t turn them on. They are probably contaminated from the flood water and would be blowing that material into the air.
- If the furnace blower or air conditioner are fine to use, ventilation ducts should be cleaned first.
- Make arrangements to stay someplace else for a few days. Hotels etc. may fill up rapidly.
When the pros arrive, they will bring the equipment to begin serious water removal and humidification. Drying the structure as soon as possible will greatly mitigate the damage. Mold removal is necessary for the health of everyone concerned. Deodorizing the premises is an important part of restoration services.
Quick-Dry Flood Services have been the go-to people when homes and businesses have been damaged by floods in southern California since 1968. They are professionals at restoration. When time is of the essence, experience counts. Flood Damage in Rancho Bernardo and other areas will destroy those things that matter most if not handled promptly by experts. They are available 24/7.
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