Top Tips for Recovery From a Flood | SERVPRO of Temple & Belton

8/27/2024 (Permalink)

Living room filled with flood water

No matter what season we are in here in the Temple area, flooding concerns are always a possibility. In fact, our community is considered part of “Flash Flood Alley,” which is a thin strip of land that runs right through central Texas. 

We experience a higher number of flash floods or flooding issues than other parts of the country, so it is important to know what to do if a flash flood warning is issued for our area.

Flooding situations are overwhelming no matter what, which is why our flood restoration team explains more below about what to do when water starts rushing into your home.

Your Family’s Safety

Flash flood warnings can be issued at any time, even if the storm hasn’t come to town yet or if it is not actively raining in your neighborhood. You should start preparing as soon as the alert is issued so you aren’t scrambling as soon as the rain begins to fall. Head for home if you aren’t already there but avoid any roads that you know tend to flood quickly.

Quickly tie down anything that has the potential to be swept away, like your lawn furniture or grills, and get your car into the garage. If your home is known to flood, consider turning off the electricity to your lowest levels just to be on the safe side. Locate your emergency kit and find a safe spot on a higher level of your home to wait out the storm. 

What to Do After the Rain Stops 

Stay calm if water starts rushing into your house. There really isn’t much you can do in the moment, and you simply just have to wait until the conditions are safer to take action. 

Once the water stops flowing in, move cautiously around your house since water can do a lot of structural damage in a short amount of time. Wear sturdy boots if you have to walk through any water as sharp objects or hazardous substances could be lurking in the water. 

Once you have assessed the damage and assured yourself that your family and loved ones are safe, give us a call. Our team will start creating a personalized restoration plan right away. We will ask you to take as many images of the damage as possible, as this will help us with our plans and also help make your insurance claim process much smoother. 

How We Dry Up Flood Water

Our first goal is to remove the excess water because we know that the longer water or residual moisture lingers, the worse the situation can get. Our air movers, blowers and other water extraction equipment will remove the water, and we will also get to work saving your fragile possessions and keepsakes. We pride ourselves on our restore rather than replace mentality, and we work hard to save whatever we are able to. 

Once the water is gone and your home is secure once more, we can turn our attention to any necessary repairs. Water can instantly warp walls, floors and ceilings and it can also spark mold growth or mildew. 

We will restore everything that was damaged, and we will sanitize your space to make sure a mold colony will not be able to grow. We will do whatever it takes to help you recover faster after you suffer a flood disaster.

Standing water in your home should always be cleaned up fast. Contact SERVPRO® of Temple & Belton right away.