Protecting Your Valuables From Extensive Flood Damage When a Storm Hits Canoga Park

2/20/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding can deteriorate the contents and the structure of your home. Contact SERVPRO immediately for efficient remediation services.

Formulating a Plan When You Live in a Flood Prone Area can Help Save Your Property

Apart from the dangers that they present to humans, storm floods leave behind a series of destruction in their wake, ruining buildings, washing away natural landscape features, and demolishing roads. Often, homeowners find themselves dealing with extensive damage to their property. Floods can cause a surprising amount of structural damage to a structure, especially when water finds its way into the house and stays there for a prolonged period.

When the floodwaters recede, the first thing you should do is contact a trusted restoration company to assess the damage. SERVPRO is at your disposal for quick and efficient water damage mitigation services for your Canoga Park property as a locally-based and operated business. We have a team of highly trained, highly experienced technicians with access to advanced tools and equipment, ensuring that the restoration process goes swiftly and smoothly.

The most important thing to remember when faced with any type of flood damage situation is to keep your family safe. Items may be salvageable, and if you take additional measures to protect your most prized documents, family photos, and heirlooms, the loss and devastation can be much less.

You can protect important documents and photos from severe water damage by digitizing them. Today, many storage devices such as USB drives can withstand some level of water damage and are often salvageable. You may also store these items on a portable hard drive and lock the device securely in a safety deposit box. While digital copies are not the same as originals, it is relatively easy to recreate the images to their original state.

If your home is highly prone to flood damage, consider investing in a flood insurance plan. Make a list of all valuable items in your home, and even take photos of the exterior and interior of your home. Keep this list along with your insurance plan in a safe place that is relatively less susceptible to flooding. Consult your insurance agent on what to include in the itemized list.

If you do find yourself with flood damage in the house, the sooner you call a restoration process, the higher the chances of salvaging some of your valuables. As a trusted company in the restoration industry, SERVPRO of Canoga Park / West Hills is your best bet against flood damage. For any emergency, call us today at (818) 998-1500.