Preparing Your Property for Potential Flooding

Floods are common disasters not only caused by Mother Nature. Some are due to sewage backups, heavy downpour, leaking appliances, and frozen or burst pipes. A little investment and preparation can mitigate the threat of floods on your property. Mammoth Restoration provides tips as well as restoration services in Flagstaff, AZ, when combating floods.

Risk assessment

Evaluate the risk of flooding within your property. If your property sits near a water body or in a flood zone, consider the risk as high. Recognizing this information gives you a better chance of making decisions and considering water damage restoration services.

Invest in insurance

Who becomes liable for the losses and damages in the case of a flood? Consider investing in flood, fire, and water damage insurance for your home. The insurance covers the damages after flooding or fire. They can also pay for the flood, water, and fire damage restoration expenses, depending on your selected plans.

Evacuation plan

Set an evacuation plan for all your household members in case a flooding situation forces them out of the house. Install a communication plan to contact emergency restoration services and even stay in contact during evacuation. Occasionally, practice the evacuation drills with your family members to ensure everyone is knowledgeable on what to do in the event of a flood or fire.

Waterproof your basement

Minimize the chances of flood damage by waterproofing your home and basement. You could clean your gutters frequently and ensure the storm drains are clear. Find ways to divert your home from water.

Get help from the professionals

If your home already sustained flooding impacts, don’t wait for the damage to set in. Have a restoration company on your speed dial to act fast and minimize the damages. Contact our professionals who are licensed, experienced, and well-trained to extract the water, clean the space, and prevent mold growth.