Tips for a landslide event

4/6/2021 (Permalink)

As Southern California heads into the rainy season, it’s important for California residents to know how to respond if a landslide occurs in their area. The first priority in any weather event is to ensure everyone’s safety. If you end up experiencing property damage after a landslide event due to a wind or rain storm, you can trust SERVPRO of South Rancho Cucamonga to handle the restoration of your property with care and attention to detail.

 After a landslide occurs, please remember these important details tips:

• Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
• Watch for flooding. Floods sometimes follow landslides and debris flows because they may both be started by the same conditions.
• Report broken utility lines and damaged roadways and railways to appropriate authorities. Reporting potential hazards will get the utilities turned off as quickly as possible, preventing further hazard and injury. 
• All trained professionals to check the building foundation, chimney, and surrounding land for damage.
• If damage from the landslide affected your property, take photos of all the affected areas. This will be helpful in any insurance claims you may open during the restoration process.