Water Damage From Hurricanes

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover specializes in mitigation and restoration services.

Heavy rain and damaging wind speeds can cause flooding in a matter of minutes. In our area, hurricane season begins June 1st to November 30th, with its peak in September. According to Ready DC, mapping out an emergency communication plan is essential. The National Weather Service provides safety regulations and alerts to keep us informed during the storm.

After The Hurricane

After the hurricane, rains and high winds usually cause flooding. Standing water is a breeding ground for all types of mold and bacteria. The level of damage to your home or business depends on how long the standing water is ignored. There is no set time frame to tell how long the water will be present in a business or residence. 

After the hurricane has passed and before you think of entering your home, refer to this checklist.

1. Be aware of wires, power lines, and places where the floor washed away
2. Watch out for poisonous snakes and wild animals that may have entered your home
3. Throw out food that could have been in contact with the water
4. Document and take any photos of all damaged for your reference and the insurance

Call SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville (301) 779-3662 and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover (301) 557-1166. No matter how big the job may be, we are here to help. 

SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover specializes in storm and flood damage restoration. Our technicians at SERVPRO are highly trained professionals and use specialized equipment to restore your home or business to its pre-existing state. As our tagline states, “Like it never even happened.”

We Are Local And Can Get To You Faster

Since we are a locally owned franchise, we can get a dispatcher to your location as soon as possible. Having a fast response from our team lessens the damage and limits any further damages.