How to Prepare for Water Damage from Tropical Storm Kay

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Central Glendale has the equipment to handle water damage from tropical storm Kay.

Freak Storms Cause Havoc in Southern California

If your home has been affected by water damage from tropical storm Kay, you are not alone. Please know the hours following the incident are crucial. Whether a leak from the roof or flooding, it is important that the first thing to consider doing is calling a water damage restoration company in the area. SERVPRO® of Central Glendale for example is equipped to assess, restore, and repair any sort of water damage that occurs in your home.

The initial appointment is generally a consultation and inspection of the damage. Before we arrive, there are a few things that you can do to prepare.

What to Do When the Storm Hits

1. Have your insurance information close by. Most restoration companies can assist you in filing an insurance claim. Before they arrive, make sure that you have your homeowner’s insurance policy available. If you have time, it could be beneficial to look it over or call your carrier to find out if your policy covers the water damage.

2. Think about your next move. In some instances, water damage is so severe that it is impossible to repair the structure. In other instances, it is completely possible to restore your belongings. Before your water damage consultation, think about if you would rather restore your belongings or purge them. Purging them would require you to throw them out and start again.

3. Prepare yourself for the process. During water damage consultation, the professionals will take their time to look over your property and assess all issues. It can take time for everything to be detailed and examined. Your patience is greatly appreciated!

4. Trust your restoration professionals. When calling a company to assess the water damage in your home, it’s important to trust them and their opinions. While you may think that certain walls are dry to the touch, there may still be risk of mold and deterioration. Experts can detect and assess these types of issues. If you aren’t willing to listen to their opinions or trust their methods, it will prolong the process and could lead to further damage. Trust those who are trying to restore your home. It is in their best interest to get the structure of your home and your belongings back to normal as soon as possible.

5. Vacate the premises if needed. If your water damage technicians need you to leave the home while they restore it, have a place in mind where you can stay. Whether you choose a hotel or with extended family, mentally preparing to stay somewhere else can make it easier if it ends up being a reality.

Water Restoration Is Slow and Steady But Worth It

The water damage restoration process can be a slow one. There are specific procedures that must be executed to ensure that water damage does not spread and that your home remains safe. If you are dealing with the aftermath of tropical storm Kay or any other storm, be prepared for the road ahead of you. Water damage repair should only be left to the professionals, like the technicians from SERVPRO® of Central Glendale. Dealing with flood water (or even a sprinkler that busted), you will not want to attempt to clean the damage on your own. Give us a call 24 hours a day for water damage help at 818-246-2200.