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What Should Pottsvile Homeowners Do When Floods Damage Their Homes?

5/3/2022 (Permalink)

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Steps for Flood Damage Cleanup in Pottsville 

Water damage from storms happens with little to no warning. Once the water is inside the home, it needs to be extracted as soon as possible to limit the structure and possessions' exposure to excessive moisture. 

When flood damage happens in Pottsville homes, there are some steps you can take to minimize loss before SERVPRO arrives on-site. Your safety is essential. Do not attempt any of these actions if there is any danger of injuries such as slip and fall accidents or if you are unsure about the electric or gas situation. In those cases, vacate the premises until help arrives.

  • If you remain in the home, and it is safe to do so, wear an N-95 mask or N-100 respirator to prohibit the inhalation of contaminants.
  • Turn off the gas and electricity to the home if you can do it safely.
  • Take photos and videos of every room and possession affected by water for insurance purposes. 

Once SERVPRO arrives, we immediately extract any remaining water and test to determine the kinds of bacteria, sewage, or contaminants that reside in the floodwater. If the trim boards are natural wood and not composite in some cases, we can restore them for reuse. 

Carpet, padding, and most porous items exposed to groundwater have no potential to return to sanitary standards for reuse and are discarded according to municipal regulations. Before drying, we measure the water line on sheetrock and cut roughly a foot above that to ensure only building materials remain that were unaffected by floodwater

When our technicians finish mitigation of the flood damage, including treatment for mold and foul odors, the property is left clean and sanitary for the reconstruction of the home. 

SERVPRO of Pottsville at (570) 622-8991 stands ready to assist local property owners with cleanup and restoration services from flood damage. Our technicians are available 24/7 and arrive within one hour of your call because We're Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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