Major hurricanes and other natural disasters are a regular occurrence nowadays. If your home is in the path of a destructive storm, you could end up with some huge house repairs and a massive cleanup. In this blog and the next, we are going to talk about the steps you would need to take if your home floods due to a disaster like this.
Firstly, be extremely careful when you return to a house that has been flooded because you will have no idea what kind of damage awaits you. After a natural disaster, there will likely be power outages. But even if this is the case, you should ensure that the gas and electricity in your home are switched off. However, if reaching the home’s circuit breaker requires you to wade through water or put your safety at risk, it is better to wait until you get some advice from a professional.
Another reason to be extra careful when returning to a flooded home is that it may have been compromised structurally. The house may not appear to have sustained much damage from the outside but inside it could be much worse. For example, if you have trouble opening a door, the reason could be that the ceiling is damaged and about to collapse. Again, if this happens, do not try to open the door until a professional can come and help you.
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