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Toilet Overflow Cleanup FAQ

We hope these FAQs can answer some of your questions, concerns, or general curiosity about toilet overflows. It’s important to know how to handle different scenarios, as well as who is responsible for the clean-up and repair costs in order to restore your home or business back to its original state.

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Dealing with The Aftermath of Water Damage

Water damage can be an understandably overwhelming situation, but it is important that you deal with the aftermath of it as soon as possible. Not only will the damage worsen with time, but it will also encourage the potential for mold growth. Use the following information to help your property recover in the aftermath of water damage.

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How to Limit Water Damage If Your Home Floods

Water damage emergencies are a common catastrophe. Approximately 14,000 homes and businesses undergo some form of water damage each day. The key to overcoming the destruction is quick action from the property owner. Here are ways to limit water damage if a home undergoes a flood.

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Flood Preparedness Tips and Safety Information

The best way to protect your home or business from the effects of flooding is to be prepared and know what to do before, during, and after a flood occurs.  The following tips will help you prepare for and react to a flood so you can protect your property and keep yourself and your family safe.

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Water Damage – Understanding the Different Categories of Contaminated Water

Different types of contaminated water pose different risks. Each category of water damage must be dealt with according to its specific safety and restoration requirements. This professional guide will provide you with all the information you need about the effects of contaminated water, the categories of water damage, and the steps you can take to keep your home and family protected in the aftermath of a flood.

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Flash Floods – Safety TIps

The term flash flood is used to describe rapid flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas such as washes, rivers, dry lakes and basins. This can be associated and caused by heavy rain, tropical storms or hurricanes. This violent flood can take minutes to hours to develop and should be taken seriously.