Flood Damage

12/14/2018 (Permalink)

We need to know the difference between Flood Warning and Flood Watch. Flood Warning means possible flood. Flood Watch means flood is occurring or will occur soon. Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties need to know what it takes to be prepared and what precautions are needed just in case of flood watch or flood warnings.

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SERVPRO Franchise Professionals specialize in water damage restoration. They have large amounts of training and keep a close eye on the dry process until it is completed. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24 hours/7 days a week and are ready to restore or clean your property.

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Precautions & Readiness

• Put barriers up to help prevent water from entering
• Get sealant for basement and plastic for lower windows
• Keep news, radio, television on at all times
• Park lower vehicles on a higher plane
• Pack Emergency Kit in case of evacuation
• If you have a lower house move essential items to higher floor
• Turn of breakers, switches, and valves
• Unplug all electrical appliances

Recovery

• Listen to news reports
• Stay out of Flood Waters they may be contaminated
• If you have to go out in the water avoid the moving waters
• Stay away from down power lines
• Make sure to clean and sanitize Everything that the flood water touched