Flooding Tips for Homeowners in Alliance, Ohio

6/6/2019 (Permalink)

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Spring in Ohio is the beginning of the warm weather, but it can also bring significant flooding to many areas. It is important to be prepared for flooding and to know how to protect your homes structure and personal belongings from any potential water disasters. Start preparing your home today with these few tips to ensure that you are safe this spring season.

Know your Insurance Coverage

Make sure you have coverage if your home is in a flood zone. Check this annually because flood zones can and do change. When communities grow with homes and businesses it could lead to a change in the areas that might be considered flood zones and could lead to more flood zones being created.  It is also important to check if you need a sump pump rider to your coverage. If your sump pump goes out during a storm and your basement floods, your coverage needs to indicate that it will cover that water damage.

Purchase Supplies and Sandbags Ahead of Time

Keep sandbags on hand if you are in a flood threat area. Sandbags can be properly placed to keep flood waters from entering your home or business when there is a chance of flooding. Purchasing stud boards, plywood boards, tarps, nails and more can help protect your home before and/or after from flooding and/or storm damage.

Store Important Document and Items Above Flood Level

When storing your personal belongings in your basement it is important to keep these items in air tight plastic containers to protect them.  Place these boxes in an area higher off the ground and in an area to excess in case you need to evacuate your home.

Emergency Plan 

Having an emergency plan of action for a family during a natural disaster is essential.  If you live or don’t live in a flood area it is key to talk to your children about what to do if a flood does happen to stay safe. Whether it would be to move to an upper area of the home, evacuate or who to call after the storm.

Minimize the Damage After a Flood

When you home is flooded, the first step it to assess the damage and call a local water restoration company. The quicker you can remove the water from your home and begin the dry out process the better your chances that secondary damage like mold doesn’t start.

If you experience water damage to your home, call the professional crews at SERVPRO of South and East Stark County at 330-823-4088 to begin the clean up and restoration process.