Steps to Follow After a Flood

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

-Assess the Damage
You should never enter your home immediately following a flood or while flood water is still standing. Call a restoration company to assess the damage for you. These service professionals can also start mitigation efforts to save anything that can be salvaged.

- Dry What You Can
Once you're cleared to re-enter the home, anything that needs to be saved needs to be dried as soon as possible. Perhaps the biggest risk following a home flood is the potential for mold growth. Mold is everywhere and it is always waiting to find a moist environment to grow. This growth can occur in as little as 24 hours.
It's possible you're going to have to let some things go during this phase of the cleanup. Home materials such as flooring and some dry wall will have to be replaced.
Experiencing a home flood is never easy, no matter how major or minor the damage. Things will be lost, but most things can be replaced. Always be familiar with your insurance policy so you know what to expect if you do experience flood damage.