What to do DURING a FLOOD!

11/8/2017 (Permalink)

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With all the hurricanes and natural disasters in the news right now, it is important to know the steps to follow once the rain and flood waters have left your home or business.  The aftermath of the water damage can be overwhelming task to face and can sometimes feel impossible.  This is where SERVPRO of Corinth/Iuka motto of “Ready For Whatever Happens” comes in to play.  Not only are our phone lines open 24/7 but we also have a staff of well trained technicians ready to help. 

Here's some tips on what to do DURING a FLOOD: 

Staying Safe Indoors

• Turn off the power and water mains if instructed to do so by local authorities.
• Boil tap water until water sources have been declared safe.
• Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain dangerous insects or animals.
• Continue listening to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates.
• Don’t use gas or electrical appliances that have been flooded.
• Dispose of any food that comes into contact with flood water .

Staying Safe Outdoors

• Don't walk, swim or drive through floodwater. Just six inches of fast-flowing water can knock you over and two feet will float a car.
• If caught on a flooded road with rapidly rising waters, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
• Don't walk on beaches or riverbanks.
• Don’t allow children to play in or near flood water.
• Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain dangerous insects or animals.
• Stay out of areas subject to flooding. Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. can become filled with water.

***All information via Red Cross website.