Be Prepared for Flooding in Superior and Louisville

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding Can Happen Anytime and Anywhere. Are you Prepared?

Since floods are one of the most common natural disasters in the U.S., with an average of 25% of flood claims coming from low-risk areas, SERVPRO of BroomfieldArvada has these tips to offer you to help reduce the amount of flood damage when it occurs.

Lower the Risk of Flood Damage Superior and Louisville:

• Check your county planning department to see if you live in a flood plain
• Build barriers to stop flood water from getting into the basement
• Use waterproofing sealants to avoid water damage
• Back up computer files and keep them in a safe location
• Install a drainage system or flood wall in your yard
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that flood insurance is available even in low-risk areas
• Do not keep important information or possessions in the basement
• Raise equipment off the basement floor
• Install a sump pump

SERVPRO of Broomfield/Arvada is here to help remediate flood damage if the unfortunate happens to you.

Links:

https://www.ready.gov/floods

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.html