Flood Damage Mount Kisco – Always Turnoff Electric

1/14/2020 (Permalink)

Mount Kisco please be aware of the dangers of electrocution from live electrical wires after a flood damage.

SERVPRO has your back when it comes to your Mount Kisco water damage.

Whenever there is flood or water damage, most consumers are focused on the damage caused by the water to their homes and their contents. There are personal keepsakes, furniture, clothing, electronics, and so on, which causes many people to worry. Some panic, many are distraught, wondering where to live and how to recover from a significant flood. Many people are not alert to the dangers of electrocution from live electrical wires that could cause a shock or worse.

This concern is one of the reasons when SERVPRO assesses flood damage in Mount Kisco homes and businesses before starting work activities. We always check for electrical hazards. Water may have flooded various areas of the house. All electrical circuits should be turned off in these rooms to avoid potential electric shock if the power to the home has failed, shut off these circuits at the main electrical panel. 

External Power Generators

In situations like these, external power generators can be beneficial. These systems provide power to run any equipment needed to remove water and clean the home. Water pumps, vacuums, lights, water extractors, and dehumidifiers are among the devices that need power.

One of the concerns about water damage is the ongoing damage that can occur if rooms, floors, and contents are not cleaned immediately. SERVPRO can begin work without delay by utilizing portable power generators.

Loss of Food Due to Spoilage

Food items touched by floodwaters are often contaminated by foreign bacteria, viruses, and soil. Remove these food items to avoid potential health issues. However, frequently food items in refrigerators and freezers can be saved. If the electrical power is off for more than a few hours, food items can begin to thaw and spoil. We can use portable power generators to run critical appliances, saving the occupants hundreds of dollars.

Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Bedford, Pound Ridge, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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