Flooding is usually caused by aggravated storms and hurricanes.

After a flood, it’s important to restore your home to good order as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a certified restoration company, this handy checklist will help you organize the clean up.

When it comes to water cleanup, immediate action is important. When it comes to water and flood damage, your home and furnishings are less likely to grow mold if they are dried within 24-48 hours.

If you decide to tackle water damage on by yourself and it becomes too much for you at any point, make sure you have the number of a trusted certified restoration company. Flood damage that is not properly taken care of and dried out and lead to bigger and more expensive problems involving mold.

Further to flooding, one must be concerned about safety during major storms and hurricanes. What is usually responsible for the majority of hurricane related fatalities? Find out!

Read: Flood Damage from Hurricanes

1-800-DRY-ME-OUT is a full service water damage restoration company that provides emergency water removal, water mitigation, carpet drying, flood cleaning, mold remediation, fire damage, sinkhole and sewer cleanup services. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT is located in Port Richey, Florida, and proudly services the West Gulf Coast of Florida. For more information, please visit http://www.drymeout.com

Hurricane Irene – Flood, Water Damage And FEMA Funds Run Low

Hurricane Irene, 2011′s first hurricane, has left a path of disaster in it’s tracks. Regarding its affect on the USA, Irene passed along the coasts of Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Vermont. Vermont has seen the worst flooding in centuries. Early estimates of total damaged incurred by Irene are over $10 Billion already. Compared to the damages exacted by Hurricane Katrina, $105.8-billion, this $10 Billion is low.


As of today, there are still 3 million people on the Eastern US seaboard that are without power and thousands of people are either homeless and/or stranded by flood waters. US National Guard and firefighters have rescued hundreds of people from record flooding in New Jersey and Vermont and are now planning to airlift food and water to inland towns cut off by Hurricane Irene.

Unfortunately, FEMA’s funding has hit a low. Ten storms in the US that have required FEMA funds this year alone have caused billions in damage. FEMA’s fund is now below $1 Billion. FEMA is stating that some projects are being put on hold and no new projects will be approved until FEMA assess the needs of Hurricane Irene survivors. This year has been one of the most extreme for weather in U.S. history, with $35 billion in losses so far from floods, tornadoes and heat waves.

Hurricane Irene has killed at least 40 people and caused substantial property damage from North Carolina to Vermont over the weekend.

Currently, eyes are on Tropical Storm Katia which could be a hurricane as early as Wednesday, August 31.

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Call A Water Mitigation Company Immediately

One of our most recent water damage restoration jobs is a classic example of something we come across so often in the restoration industry: water damage that leads to a severe black mold problem. And this mold problem could have been completely avoided had the clients called us for water mitigation and dry out services.

The clients, Jill and Mike, had recently sold their home and are in the process of building a new home. In the interim, they found a home to rent. Upon moving in, they placed a lot of their boxes in the basement for storage. Once moved in, Jill and Mike didn’t have any need to venture back into the basement. About two months later, and coincidentally after a lot of heavy rain storms, Jill needed to get something from one of the boxes in the basement. Upon heading into the basement, she was horrified at what she saw!

“There was over an inch of water covering the entire basement floor,” Jill told us, “I was completely mortified.”

All of their boxes were sitting in over an inch of standing water. The worst part was that neither Jill nor Mike knew for exactly how long.

“We had been experiencing a few weeks of serious rain so I am not exactly sure when the basement flood would have occurred,” Mike explained.

Jill and Mike proceeded to take the boxes out of the water and move them to one area of the basement that wasn’t affected by the flood damage. Regarding the remaining water, they left it because they assumed it would seep back into the ground.

“The basement floor is just a concrete slab so we though it would be okay to just let it figure its way out,” Jill told us.

“Interestingly enough, we found a hole dug out for a sump pump. The cap was on it but there was no sump pump. This obviously alerted us to the fact that the landlord/home owner of our rental property must have known there would be flood and water issues in the basement. But why were we not told of it and why was there no sump pump?” Mike explained.

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Flooded House? Water Damage Land O’ Lakes?

Flooded House Land O’Lakes?

Whether it’s from a broken pipe, flood or a hurricane, flooded flooring can lead to a number of serious consequences if not treated immediately. We are your Flooded House, Water Damage, Water Cleanup & Restoration Experts. We offer emergency remediation services 24 hours a day and are certified by the IICRC.

Call 1-800-Dry-Me-Out! FLOOD DAMAGE INSURANCE CLAIM EXPERTS!

Our immediate Water Damage Land O’ Lakes response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment will provide all that is required to get you back to normal. We understand that coming home to a water damaged home is something you cannot foresee, so we are committed to restoring your home or business as quickly as possible. Our staff has years of experience with insurance, sewer, fire and water damage and disaster recovery.

Just a few of our Water Damage Land O’Lakes services include assessing flood damage, drying and dehumidifying from moisture damage as well as removal of property and storage. As always, we are Insurance Specialists and provide direct billing. We are the restoration specialists in Water Damage Land O’ Lakes .

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House Flood Damage – A Guide for Homeowners

After a flood, it's important to restore your home to good order as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a certified restoration company, this handy checklist will help you organize the clean up.

When it comes to water cleanup, immhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifediate action is important. When it comes to water and flood damage, your home and furnishings are less likely to grow mold if they are dried within 24-48 hours.

If you decide to tackle water damage on by yourself and it becomes too much for you at any point, make sure you have the number of a trusted certified restoration company. Flood damage that is not properly taken care of and dried out and lead to bigger and more expensive problems involving mold.

IN THIS GUIDE:

We will be offering you a step-by-step action plan to remove all water, mud and other debris; dispose of contaminated household goods; rinse away contamination inside the home; remove the rinse water; clean and dry out your house and salvageable possessions.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Put your own safety first. When it comes to house flood, the number one safety concern for homeowners is electrical shock. Avoid shock by wearing rubber boots and keeping extension cords out of the water. Shut the power off to the flooded area at the breaker box. Call your utility company, electrician or restoration company for help if needed.

RECORD THE DAMAGE:

Record details of damage, with photos or video if possible. Contact your insurance agent immediately and register with your municipality—your municipality may have resources you need, such as future financial assistance.

BE PREPARED TO GET RID OF ITEMS:

Be prepared to make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to throw out. Household items that have been contaminated by sewage, or that have been wet for a long time, will have to be bagged, tagged and discarded according to local regulations.

ASSEMBLE EQUIPMENT:

If you are attempting to cleanup water damage by yourself, you will need to gather water cleanup equipment and supplies to include the following:

-gloves, masks (N95 respirators) and other protective gearhttp://www.blogger.com
-pails, mops, squeegees and plastic garbage bags
-unscented detergent
-large containers for wet bedding and clothing,&lines to hang them to dry
-you may also need to rent extension cords, submersible pumps, wet/dry shop vacuums and dehumidifiers or heaters.

FIRST STEPS TO CLEANING UP A HOUSE FLOOD:

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Flood Damage Tarpon Springs Photos

Here are some photos taken before and after a recent flood damage restoration job we did. The entire house flooded from a pipe break under the kitchen sink. The worst part? The homeowners were out of town! Fortunately, a neighbor noticed water coming out of their garage and called us. Thank goodness for great neighbors!

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Australia Flood Nightmare Continues

The Australian flooding continues. Called the worst floods since 1974, a national disaster has unfolded and is continuing to unfold across Australia.



Lives have been lost. Animals are stranded and/or homeless. Homes and belongings destroyed. This is truly a horrible tragedy. Currently, more than 22,000 volunteers are set to march into action and continue Queensland’s mammoth flood clean-up efforts. So far 86 communities in the state have been affected by flooding, with parts of Brisbane submerged on Wednesday.

As our hearts go out to the people and animals of Australia, we would like to bring to your attention ways you can donate to help out the relief effort.

1) Donate to the RSPCA to help save stranded wildlife, livestock and pets: https://donate.rspcaqld.org.au/flood

2) Donate to the Flood Relief Appeal: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

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Flood and Water Damage Hurricane GO BOX

The GO BOX – Everything You Need if You Must Evacuate

The Go Box contains copies of important documents, equipment and supplies that are essential for business to continue to operate. The Go Box includes documentation needed for loans in the aftermath of destruction. This information should be stored in a fireproof/waterproof secure container in an alternate location.

Below are recommended items; however, each business should discuss and specifically designate the contents of their Go Box.

Recommended Go Box Contents:

-Copy of emergency contact list, employee phone list, customers/clients phone list

-Voice mail box number and remote password information with instructions so you can change messages as needed and provide information to employees so they can receive instructions should they not be able to reach you.

-Copy of insurance policies and agent contact information

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