SERVPRO of East Nashville, we are there when flooding happens.
10/2/2020 (Permalink)
The Cumberland River in Davidson County is notorious for flooding in the East Nashville area. SERVPRO of East Nashville, Madison, Goodlettsville is ready to help in the event of flooding 24/7. Our call center is available to set up an immediate response team to evaluate and mitigate any of your property’s damages due to flooding. You can call us anytime at (615) 488-8670. Our call representative is trained to not only dispatch professionals directly to your residence but also guide you through the traumatic flooding situation.
Outlined below are good steps to follow in the event of an anticipated flood to your area:
Before a Flood occurs:
- Understand the risk of flooding.
- Create a flood emergency plan and ensure all parties in your home are aware of it.
- Have or restock an emergency kit that includes a flashlight, batteries, money, and first aid supplies.
- SERVPRO recommends that you review your property insurance policies and determine if it has Flood Insurance. If not, it might be a good idea to contact your insurance agent.
- Look into your local emergency plans. You should know where to go in the event of a flood and where is the highest ground is, in your surrounding area.
- Inspect all your household appliances that may be affected by flooding and attempt to raise them off the ground. It may be a good idea to invest in a sump pump to durian water away from your home.
- If you have not done so - it is a good idea to look into sealing your basement walls to prevent water seepage.
- To prevent water from backing up into the home you should look into installing back-flow valves.
During a Flood
- Have resources available to monitor the event. This can include radios, internet devices, and TV.
- Try to move all furniture and valuables to higher ground to avoid water damage.
- Know how to turn off utilities if needed or instructed to do so.
- Have a plan and prepare to evacuate.
- If a flash flood occurs - do not wait for instructions, make all efforts to evacuate.
- Make all efforts to not travel through standing or moving water. If you must, make sure to check the depth of water before attempting to travel through it.
- When traveling in a vehicle, do not drive through running water. It is possible for your vehicle to be swept away in moving water.
- If there are powerlines are down - avoid at all cost.
After a Flood
- When it is safe to, return to your home.
- If possible clean and disinfect anything that has come in contact with water.
- Watch out for any debris that may have been forced onto your property or into your home.
- Do not attempt to drive through areas that are still flooded.
- Avoid standing water where possible
- Video or photograph your property as soon as possible
Everything above is important for you to understand and know.
SERVPRO of East Nashville, Madison, Goodlettsville is the professional restoration company in East Nashville, Maddison, Goodlettsville that can be reached at (615) 488-8670. We at SERVPRO are ready in the event of flooding to work with you or your insurance company to make sure that your home is taken care of and make it look "Like it never even happened."