Santa Clarita Flood Water Damage - Does It Flood Here?

12/20/2016 (Permalink)

Short answer: yes, it floods here. There is much more to that question and the right answer though. In Santa Clarita it can flood and water damage can be done. Water can do a lot of harm if it is somewhere it is not supposed to be. SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley is able to clean up the mess and restore the building as efficiently as possible. Water damage caused by a non-natural flood is one type of damage that insurance companies see and water damage caused by natural floods is the other type.

Water Damage

Water damage inflicted on a home or commercial building would be along the lines of an accidental large water spill or neglect of leaving a faucet on causing flooding--water damage--to the building. Examples of water damage typically covered under a commercial or homeowners property policy would be heavy rain leaking into your attic causing damage, exploding appliances such as a water heater in the home, or even broken pipes bursting in the home due to temperature swings due to negligence or vacation.

Flood Damage

On the other hand, flood damage can be caused by a nearby river overflowing then washing up into your home or building. Heavy rain can cause flooding by the soil not absorbing the rain quickly enough; this is also referred to as a flash flood. A sewer or water main break can cause flood damage as well. 

Federal Flood Insurance - NFIP

Santa Clarita does participate in the NFIP, the National Flood Insurance Program, and their goal is to lessen the devastating effects caused by flooding nationwide. There are links with FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to the local Santa Clarita community in case a natural disaster strikes. Participating in the NFIP allows for flood insurance to be purchased by residents then making their homes federally backed should they need financial relief in this time of need.

What To Do

Hopefully you never have to encounter water damage or flood damage in your home or place of work. It is all-around undesirable. What is someone to do if they find themselves in this predicament? Water and flood damage is too serious of a matter to handle alone and without the knowledge. Call SERVPRO the professionals who know how to clean up and restore a flooded building or home. These water removal and water damage restoration experts can be reached 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at (661) 296-4600 serving the Santa Clarita Valley in California.

In the moment of a flood or as soon as you realize that your space has suffered from water damage, clear the immediate area. Move out possessions and furniture that are in the affected areas. Begin drying the area as best you can. This may mean using towels to absorb moisture or inches of water. Do not use a vacuum cleaner that is not wet-dry approved for use. Open windows, turn on fans, and do what you can to encourage evaporation and dehumidifying. As soon as you can, at the moment of realization of water damage, contact trained water removal professionals at SERVPRO. 

By having the specialists come in and deal with the cleanup, you are ensuring that the job is getting done right and efficiently. Whether it damage done by a flood or by an accidental water incident, no job is too small not to take seriously. The smaller water damage accidents can still produce health hazards and undesirable living and work spaces. On the other side, no job can be too large where you think you cannot get the sufficient help you need. Although the aftermath of flood and water damage can be stressful, there is help out there from trained professionals who know about water removal and water damage restoration. Flood water damage is frustrating, but if you are in the Santa Clarita area then call SERVPRO and you can trust you are in good hands.