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5/1/2024 (Permalink)
Water damage in your home? Not for long with SERVPRO of Tri-County on the case!
Is there anything better than listening to rain trickling down after a hot day and weeks of dry weather? Rain has a way of slowing everything down and making the world feel more calm, leaving everything watered and refreshed.
When rain starts to get heavy, though, it can bring a whole lot of problems with it. Heavy rain can quickly overwhelm gutter systems, yards and roads, leaving all the wrong things wet. Heavy rain often comes with other threats as well, and it can quickly create leaks in your roof or puddles in your basement.
SERVPRO of Tri-County is your neighbor, and we want to keep you safe through every storm. We are here to dry you out when you need it, but to also help you prepare for anything that Mother Nature throws at you.
Georgia weather comes with a lot of changes, many of them occurring all within the same day. Year-round, we can see severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. In January, deadly tornadoes swept through our area, leaving behind devastation even in the cold of winter.
In the Tri-County area, we know that it is crucial to be prepared for storms and flooding. Heavy rain can lead to roads covered in water and grass that can’t keep up with absorption. When rain gets that heavy, it often comes with high winds and hail, which can leave behind even more damage and push water further into all the places it shouldn’t be.
We may not be able to control, or oftentimes even predict what Mother Nature is going to do to our communities, but we can prepare for it. Staying tuned into local news stations is incredibly important when severe weather is anticipated, as well as making sure your family knows how to communicate throughout the situation.
When it comes to getting your home and your family ready, safety should always be your top priority. If you are out on the road, find a safe place to stop and wait the storm out if you can’t make it home. Stay off of roads that are known to flood frequently, and avoid ditches or low-lying areas. At home, bring inside as much as you can or strap down anything that can’t come in. Park your car in a garage or somewhere solid and on high ground.
Inside your home, move anything from the lower levels of your home and put items you can’t replace on high shelves or in a water tight container to protect them. If water starts to come into your home while you are there, move to the highest level of your home and wait it out. Floodwater moves quickly and the longer you can stay dry, the safer you will be. If you are able, cut the power to your home or the flooded area and call us to start your recovery.
The Georgia saying of “if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes” certainly holds true for the Tri-County area, and even the most prepared home might still take on flooding when rain gets heavy and flash floods abound. While we work to put your home back together, we will also help you take some steps to bolster your home’s safety ahead of the next storm.
Bringing in a professional to take a look at your yard is a great way to set a first line of defense against water intrusion. Grading, along with organic material in your landscaping, can ensure water flows away from your house and is absorb quickly and thoroughly.
You might also consider adding a sump pump to your home if you do not already have one. Sump pumps move water away from the foundation of your home as it comes in, preventing flooding in your basement and near the structure of your home.
No matter what happens, SERVPRO® is Here to Help®. We can dry your home out fast with our 24⁄7 service and highly trained professionals. We will make sure everything is mold- and odor-free, and put your life back together faster than you could imagine.
We are here for all of your water disasters. Contact us day or night for a quick recovery.