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Important Steps to Recover from Flooding

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.

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Removing and Preventing Mold After Your Home Floods

Mold growth is common after water damage, because such damage provides an ideal environment for mold to grow. If you act quickly enough, then you can prevent mold or remove mold before it spreads further and creates an even larger disaster. Continue reading for help on what you can do about mold after 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.

Water Damage Restoration and Flood Cleanup in Splendora, TX

Residential Water Damage Restoration – FAQ

As soon as water damage strikes, it is critical to address the excess moisture quickly. A qualified water damage restoration company is prepared to speedily halt the spread of damage. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about residential water damage restoration.

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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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Types of Weather Alerts and What to Do

Severe weather can take the form of powerful winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and many other natural events. People are encouraged to become familiar with the various types of weather alerts that refer to conditions that are likely to occur in their vicinity. Common types of weather alerts include the following…

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ServiceMaster Kingwood H-E-B Initial Response

After Harvey’s flood waters receded, ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning’s commercial division was on location at the Kingwood H-E-B. A restoration plan was put in place and the cleanup process began.

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Keeping Ahead of Floods

Floods can occur in virtually any location, and come without warning. Causes of floods range from natural occurrences to manmade circumstances like leaks and overflows. Without proper preparation, the damage to your property can be devastating. Thankfully, there are methods for detecting the potential for a flood before one takes place; giving you ample time to take action and relocate to a safer place.

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How to Handle the Flood Insurance Claims Process

Indoor floods have the potential to cause widespread damage to your furnishings and personal items and they can result in serious structural damage as building materials like wood and drywall absorb excess water.  The damage caused by a flood requires you to file an insurance claim but the claims process can be just as stressful as dealing with the flood itself. The following tips will help you get through the insurance claims process for flood damage.

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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.