Flooded basement in your Richmond home

7/23/2021 (Permalink)

What to do when a flood occurs in your Richmond home? 

When a flood occurs in your Richmond or Berea home -- the best thing to do is call for help. Once you are in a safe spot, call your insurance company. Usually when your home is flooded other homes are flooded too. Getting on the insurance company list for adjusters is the best way to get your home cleaned more timely. 

Another thing you can do when your home is flooded is trying to dry your home shortly after it happened. The best thing you can do is wear Personal Protective Equipment. Floodwaters are typically dangerous and have contaminants. The best thing to do is have professionals help dry out your home. 

Once the water has been properly cleaned up, the best thing to do is to get rid of contaminated items in the home. Personal items that cannot be cleaned or you do not want to keep after water contaminants in it. 

The final step after floodwaters are in your home is to make sure to sanitize and disinfect your home. Safety is key during floodwater damages. If there are no safe ways to clean up and disinfect your home or business, call someone else for help. Calling a professional, like SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties is the best way to safely and efficiently clean your home or business from floodwaters.