Coastal Flooding Can Wreak Havoc Even During the Winter

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

When a storm strikes. SERVPRO is the team needed for the job. Their techs are IICRC certified for any size disaster.

SERVPRO specializes in flood cleanup in Olean year-round

The Olean Times Herald reported on Feb 3, 2021, that a Nor’easter sent crashing waves into coastal homes all along the shorelines from New Jersey up to Maine. Seacoast flooding has increased over the last decade due to rising sea levels. 

What Can Homeowners Do to Be Better Prepared?

Anyone who lives where there is a possibility of flooding needs to be prepared for it. When you are ready for a disaster, as much as you can be, there is no need to panic. Here are tips that can help you handle a flood that requires flood cleanup in Olean. 

• Make sure you have the correct flood insurance
• Have an emergency plan that outlines where your family meets
• High-risk areas should elevate the electric panel, appliances, and furnace
• Install check valves to floodwater from backing into drains
• Protect basement walls with a waterproof sealant
• Coastline homes may want to consider barriers

Once a flood hits and your family is safe, contact your insurance company. Then call SERVPRO of Jamestown / Olean immediately at (716) 338-4901. The sooner our crews begin emergency mitigation, the better. Never try to do flood cleanup on your own. The water is highly contaminated and biohazard. Our technicians are trained to handle troublesome situations like this and can do so safely.