Flood Preparedness Tips and Safety Information
Hurricane and flood season is here. Are you prepared? Check out these articles, infographic and videos with useful information and safety tips on flood preparedness.
Hurricane and flood season is here. Are you prepared? Check out these articles, infographic and videos with useful information and safety tips on flood preparedness.
Buying a house with water damage is risky. Yet, you can ensure your investment will be worth it, if you take the right precautions before closing the deal on a water damaged house.
Spring water damage can be caused by weather, flooding, or built-up moisture. The best way to get around spring water damage is to prevent it. Here are some ways to prevent water from damaging your home this spring.
Did you know lightning strikes the United States at least 30 million times each year? Due to the severity and frequency of storms, they can cause irreversible fire damage. Many of these storms are also associated with tornadoes and hail.
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.
As water damage worsens over time, there is also the threat of mold growth on the wet materials. In the presence of excess moisture or water damage, the natural mold spores in the air will accumulate within the wet area and begin feeding on the affected material. This is why it’s critical to have it dried out as quickly as possible. The following is information on how long it takes wet drywall to dry, what to account for, and how to more effectively dry the drywall.
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.
Floods are major disasters that occur all over the world. Rushing waters can seep into a home without warning or may be predicted by local officials well ahead. Whether the flooding is manmade or due to natural causes, property owners should take important steps to recover from the flood damage.
Mold growth is common after water damage, because such damage provides an ideal environment for mold to grow. Continue reading for help on what you can do about mold after a flood.
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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