Commercial Flooding Tips For Bradenton and Anna Maria Island

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

Emergency situations are stressful and can leave you feeling helpless.  SERVPRO of West Bradenton/Anna Maria focuses on 24-hour emergency service and are dedicated to make it "Like it never even happened," no matter the size or type of disaster. 
Water damage can be challenging to deal with. If you've experienced flooding in a commercial building, you’ll want to start the drying process immediately to prevent mold from forming and walls from disintegrating. Here are three important damage tips you should know before addressing the problem at hand.  1. Be Careful Around the Water  Whether it was a pipe burst, severe storm, or sewage backup that caused flooding in your building, it’s important to be careful around the water. Flood water is often contaminated by things such as sewage, toxic substances, and bacteria. While handling the water damage, try to follow these guidelines: • Wear protective clothing when in contact with flood water.
• Disinfect your hands before eating or drinking.
• Avoid direct contact with any flood water. Safety always comes first. Along with protecting yourself from contaminated water, throw away any food, liquids, or clothes that were affected by the water.  2. Turn Off the Power  When beginning the drying process, turn off the electricity lines within the building. Many damage tips will tell you that water is an excellent conductor of electricity and can often short out lines. To prevent any accident or harm, turn off the power before you start.  3. Take the Time to Air Dry  Although it might seem tempting to blast the heaters or air conditioning system, natural ventilation is a better solution. Sometimes forcing the drying process can be harmful to the structure of the building. To completely and thoroughly dry the building, open all the windows to create air circulation. From there, you can get cleaning tips and help from the experts at SERVPRO of West Bradenton/Anna Maria (941) 792-7715.  These damage tips can help you stay safe and reduce restoration costs while drying out your building. Keep in mind that you may need to make temporary repairs to prevent additional water from entering the building. Along with that, you may want to take a photographic record of the damages caused by the flooding so that you can negotiate costs with your insurance. With these cleaning tips in mind, you can stay on top of the drying process.