How Can You Prevent Flood Damage To Your Pickens County Home?

9/16/2019 (Permalink)

Preventing Flood Damage To Your Pickens County Home. 

Flood hazards can occur due to severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, seasonal rains, or other weather-related events. Floods can cause several problems from damage to your house and possessions, contaminating the water, to area-wide destruction. Below you can find tips to help you prepare for any type of flood situation. 

• If you can, avoid building in a flood-prone area unless you elevate and reinforce your home. 
• Elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel if susceptible to flooding. 
• Install check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater backing up into the drains of your home. 
• Contact community officials to find out if they are planning on constructing barriers to stop floodwaters. 
• Seal the walls in your basement to prevent floodwaters from entering your basement. 
• Sit down and review your insurance policy. Flood coverage is not a part of most homeowners, mobile home, or renters insurance policies. Know there is a thirty-day waiting period for coverage to take effect. 

If you experience flood damage to your home valuables, call SERVPRO of Pickens County (864) 855-3993!