3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Flood

2/23/2022 (Permalink)

Planning for thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and floods requires specific safety precautions.

Thunderstorms cause most of the severe spring weather. They can bring lightning, tornadoes, and flooding. Whenever warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, thunderstorms can occur. SERVPRO is always here to help in case a disaster was to occur. During weather like this, floods are very likely, and we are always here to assist.

Get Your Home Ready for a Flood 

Planning for thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and floods requires specific safety precautions (CDC).

• Have a licensed electrician raise electric components (switches, sockets, circuit breakers and wiring) at least 12″ above your home’s projected flood elevation.
• For drains, toilets, and other sewer connections, install backflow valves or plugs to prevent floodwaters from entering.
• Anchor fuel tanks which can contaminate your basement if torn free. An unanchored tank outside can be swept downstream and damage other houses.

SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango County are fire and water damage restoration specialists. We are always Here to Help, 24/7. Give us a call at (814) 350-7651 for immediate assistance or visit our Website!