Be Mindful of Floodwater Damage Hazards from Arlington Storms

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

When storms result in flooding, time is of the essence. Contact our certified SERVPRO team to remediate the floodwater damage in your home. Call 24/7.

Storms in Arlington Creating Flood Water Damage Call for Prompt Action

Whenever storms are severe enough in Arlington to bring on flooding, it is essential that everyone in your home is safe. From there, you will need to remain careful when navigating any standing water within your home. SERVPRO is not only available to address any safety concerns from structural damage and saturated materials, but we also take extra precautions to ensure contamination does not become an issue in any unaffected areas of your home.

It is vital to protect yourself from coming into contact with the storm floodwater causing damage to your Arlington property. Exposure to contaminated waters may include chemicals, vermin, feces, and more. If you come into contact with floodwater, you should:

• Wash using soap and clean water as quickly as possible. Alcohol wipes or hand sanitizers are a good substitute if clean water is unavailable.
• Wash any clothes contaminated with sewage or floodwater using detergent and hot water before wearing them again.
• Always address wounds carefully and seek medical help if needed.

Due to the contamination found in most outside floodwater that comes into homes after a storm, SERVPRO works using the highest level of caution. Not only do we wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), but we also treat standing water with antimicrobials prior to beginning water removal services.

Controlled Demolition After Flooding

Most porous building materials and personal belongings require disposal after coming into contact with floodwater. Our crew proceeds with caution, carefully inspecting all areas and performing controlled demolition as needed. For example, flood cuts allow us to remove a portion of saturated drywall and its insulation. From there, we can replace it with new drywall and finish it off to make it look good as new. 

When it comes to storm floodwater damage in your home, trust only the best for water removal services and restoration. SERVPRO of Marysville/Arlington can be reached by dialing (360) 658-0506 or requesting help online!