What to Do When Your Home or Business Floods | SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett

11/22/2023 (Permalink)

Has an unexpected flashflood invaded your home or business? SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett is Here to Help®. Don’t hesitate to contact us now!

Water can impact our lives in many ways, and one of the most destructive ways is when flooding conditions are present. We all know how powerful water can be, and it can cause a serious strain on your home or business’ structural integrity.  

Floodwaters can cause intense amounts of damage in a short amount of time, and they can also create dangerous situations for anyone caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Understanding what to do before, during and after a flood is crucial for your safety.

When It Floods at Home

Flood watches and warnings can be issued even if it is not actively raining, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take them seriously. Start preparing your home for the possibility of a flood by clearing out your lowest level and by removing any important documents or keepsakes. Stay in a higher room to wait out the storm. 

When the water stops rushing in, use extreme caution if you have to walk around any flooded levels of your home. Floodwater can bring all sorts of hazardous or dangerous things into your home, like sewage, storm runoff, chemicals or sharp debris. If you must walk through the water to get to safety, wear sturdy boots and gloves and move slowly. 

When It Floods at Work

Flooding situations at work can cause chaos quickly as your employees scramble to safety and to stay dry. Your main focus should be on getting your team to safety, so either send them to a higher location or begin a quick evacuation, whichever is the safest option at the moment. 

Designating someone to grab any important electronics or files can help ensure everyone can navigate the next few days calmly and smoothly. 

Once the threat has passed, don’t let anyone into your building until the authorities have deemed it safe to reenter. Floods can easily compromise walls, floors and ceilings, so it is always best to get a professional opinion first. Take as many photos of the wreckage as you can and get us on the phone so we can start creating your restoration plan. 

Addressing Your Flood Damage

We will get right to work drying out your space and extracting excess water. The faster we move, the less of a chance that mold will set in and we can even prevent the damage from traveling to other areas. We will dry out your entire affected area and use our thermal cameras to detect hidden moisture.

Once the space is dry, we can handle any sort of reconstruction needs that your home has. We can replace drywall and carpet, install new flooring and even help restore any soft materials that suffered damage in the flood. 

We will do our best to restore as much of your property as possible, and we will work hard until your home or building is returned back to its pre-flood condition right away. 

Recovering from a flood is easier with SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett by your side. Call us today.