Summer Storms Caused Flooding in My Yorktown Heights Home – What Can I Do to Help?

9/6/2020 (Permalink)

Flood damage to your property is hard to deal with and can cause great stress. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for remediation and mitigation services.

Storm Damage in Yorktown Heights Requires Professional Water Mitigation Services

Yorktown Heights is a lovely location in Northern Westchester, NY. Farmland, rolling hills, and private residential areas make up much of the region. Summer storms can cause flash flooding that can damage homes.

What Can I Do After Flooding?

Flood damage to homes in Yorktown Heights requires a professional water damage company to clean up the flooding properly. The best thing you can do when flood waters come surging through your home is to get your family to safety. Floodwaters are contaminated with such things as:

• Dirt and debris
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Chemicals 
• Medical waste
• Dead animals and insects

This is known as black water and can be hazardous. It should not be entered without the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Our Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified team understands the risks. They are trained to mitigate the scene correctly.

What SERVPRO Does After Flooding

When our techs arrive on the scene after a flood, emergency mitigation is typically needed. Ensuring the building is safe is priority. This can mean tarping up the roof, checking for electrical concerns, and inspecting structural components. Water extraction is the primary concern once safety is assured. Our IICRC techs use industrial-strength pumps designed to extract water, which contains debris and trash. Other water remediation includes:

• Drying the home with air movers, dehumidifiers, and industrial-strength fans.
• Using antimicrobial and antifungal agents on the water and contaminated surfaces.
• Removal and disposal of irreparable items.
• Pack out services if necessary for content.
• Cleaning and restoring your home and its content.
• Leaving your home, “Like it never even happened.”

Flooding in your home can turn your world upside down. As homeowners with families, we understand what that can mean. You need as little disruption as possible. We take on the stress of restoring your home, so you have one less thing to deal with. Our expert technicians are available 24/7 to provide the help you need.

Contact SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 for professional flood damage service. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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