Practice Safety Before The Flood Damage Mitigation Process Begins In Your Trumbull Home

8/3/2020 (Permalink)

Summer weather can bring heavy rain storms that have the potential to cause extensive water damage. Flooding is one potential catastrophe that can negatively affect your home. This damage can be very evident, but some of the damage will likely be hidden or harder to detect. 

After the storm ends, the visible water will recede, but that does not mean that there is potentially dangerous damage that has still occurred.  Practice safety as you navigate your home while the remediation process is underway.  Here are a couple things that are important to consider:

Electrical wires may be damaged

Storm water can damage wires and appliances in your home. Water and live wires have the potential to cause fire and electrocution. Switch off the power before reentering your home. Protect yourself and your home by having a professional examine the entire electrical system to verify that it is not damaged.  Have any repairs done immediately.  

The structure of your home may be compromised 

Storm water can cause warping, buckling, and weak spots in walls and floors around your home.  This is a major safety hazard that is often hard to detect by the naked eye.  This is especially true if this damage occurs to the frame or foundation of your home.  Have a home inspector come in and assess any damage of this type so that you are safe.

Hiring professionals will help to detect and remediate both visible and invisible types of damage caused by flood waters. When your Trumbull home has storm-related water damage, it is paramount to find a flood restoration company like SERVPRO of Trumbull, Monroe & Northern Bridgeport to help you.