Prepare for Southern McHenry County Storms to Prevent Flood Damage

3/22/2022 (Permalink)

Plan emergency measures for flooding of your Newburgh home--Call SERVPRO to prevent secondary water damage like covering exposed roofs from rain.

If Storm Flood Damage Occurs, Call SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County for Restoration!

Major storms and natural disasters are often sudden and unpredictable. Because of this, Southern McHenry County residents should always be prepared in an emergency flood situation. Should you find yourself dealing with a leaking roof from storms or floodwater coming into your home, SERVPRO is here to assist. We know what it takes to navigate home floods carefully, and We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

If you have been unable to think about how various disasters and storm flood damage in Southern McHenry County could impact you, SERVPRO challenges you to take the following steps to ready a plan:

Making a Plan

• Map out evacuation routes – mark all hallways, stairwells, and emergency exits.
• Keep important numbers handy – this includes your insurance agent should your home encounter damage.
• Know your property’s systems – always know how to turn off your power as well as the main water line should there be a damage issue.
• Have a trusted team for restoration – SERVPRO is available 24/7, and we arrive within hours of your call to start board up, tarping, water removal services, and anything else necessary.

By having our certified water restoration technicians (WRT) on your flood damage project, you will have all bases covered for debris removal, water extraction, drying, and odor control. We can cover exposed storm-damaged roofs with tarps to keep out the elements. The goal is to return your property to a state of normalcy while ensuring no moisture or bacteria from the floodwater gets left behind.

Controlled Demolition

Soggy drywall, damaged subfloor, soaked carpeting, and many porous contents will require disposal after contacting contaminated floodwater after a storm. We handle removing and replacing all unsalvageable building materials to return your interior to pre-flood condition whenever possible. This may include new flooring, flood cuts to replace discarded drywall, and more.

SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County are there whenever you have flood damage after a sudden storm. Call us at (847) 516-1600, and we can dispatch a crew to your property as soon as possible.