What Safety Hazards Complicate Valencia Flood Damage Restoration?

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

Controlled demolition of flood-damaged Valencia properties by our SERVPRO crew can save time and money for our customers

SERVPRO Assesses Risk and Designs Controls to Safeguard Valencia Flood Recovery

Stormy conditions can expose you and your family to consequences extending beyond the mere mess and disruption of flood damage in Valencia. A safety evaluation must precede water cleanup and structural drying. Although some concerns are common to every flooding situation, the specifics of every water mitigation and remediation job vary, requiring an individualized inspection for each property.

What Does SERVPRO Review When Developing a Valencia Flood Restoration Safety Plan?

Electrical Hazards

Avoid turning on lights or equipment and consider shutting off the power temporarily in the presence of the following:

• Water-filled fixtures, outlets, and boxes
• Damaged plugs and wet live wiring

Slip, Trip, and Fall Concerns

Using signage to prevent walking on wet surfaces and:

• Tangled cords underfoot
• Underwater debris and puncture hazards such as carpet tack strips, broken glass, nails, splinters

Confined Spaces/Contaminated Flood Water

Mapping out crawl spaces, attics, and tight recesses, ensuring technicians working to remove contaminated water wear personal protective equipment, determine an escape route, and pair up in case of a problem

Structural Hazards

High winds and trapped rainwater or other precipitation can damage structural components. SERVPRO assesses for:

• Ceiling or wall collapse potential when water entered from above, taking steps to release the fluids in a controlled manner (weep holes or flood cuts)
• Weakened flooring unable to support water restoration equipment or even the weight of water damage restoration technicians

Hazardous Material Management

Floodwaters, full of mud, sewage, chemicals, are Category 3 -- dangerously contaminated. Flooding can expose occupants and restorers to substances such as asbestos or lead-based paint during water cleanup. SERVPRO crews have training and certification to contain and lawfully dispose of these types of hazardous waste.

Have confidence that SERVPRO of Santa Clarita Valley will evaluate and plan for safe interventions after storm flooding in your home. Call our team at (661) 296-4600 24/7 for prompt assessment and effective water damage emergency services.