Returning Home After A Natural Disaster

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Water damage can be caused by hurricanes, many of which can send tons of rain. Northern Florida is no stranger to severe weather. Every year, residents face the risk of being struck by a natural disaster, particularly floods and water damage.

After a flood, the work begins. Flooding causes extensive water damage, and failure to properly restore your home afterward can render it unsafe. We’ll take a look at how water damage restoration companies like ServiceMaster by PWF make your home safe again after flood damage.

How Our Water Restoration Company Repairs Your Home

You’ve been displaced, and you want nothing more than to return to the home you love. However, what you may not realize is that there are unseen elements that can put the safety of your family at risk.

ServiceMaster by PWF makes sure these issues are all addressed. Some of the aspects of this kind of restoration include:

✅ 24/4 Emergency Response Service
- We offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week assistance
- We'll assess the storm damage
- We'll help you find temporary ...
... shelter – even in the middle of the night.
- We also do everything necessary to preserve the contents of your home or business and to keep you operational with:
>temporary board-up
>emergency water removal/pump-out
>temporary power and heating

✅ Emergency Tarping and Board-Up
With our experience in roof repairs and stabilizing structures after a disaster strikes, we ensure your business or home is completely protected from the elements and fix any further damage by tarping and boarding up exposed areas.

✅ Emergency Storage and Pack Out
We provide temporary storage to protect belongings after a fire so they remain dry and safe while a residence or business is being rebuilt.

✅ Water Removal and Structural Drying
If your property is damaged by both wind and heavy rain, we are experienced to pump out and remove excess water from flooded basements and other affected areas using air movement and dehumidifying equipment to thoroughly dry the space. We have the equipment to sanitize, dry and deodorize carpeting and floors to restore them back to their original condition.

What To Do When You Return Home After a Disaster

✅ Be Proactive about De-Stressing

- This is a time of emotional and physical stress. Look after yourself and your family during cleanup and repairs.
- Keep a manageable schedule. Make a list and do one job at a time.
- Rest often and remember to eat.
- Even when there is rebuilding or cleanup to be done, playtime with children is time well spent.

✅ Get the Essentials

When you shop or ask for clothing or personal items from relief workers, imagine that you’re preparing for a camping trip. Don’t forget:
- underwear (or diapers for the baby)
- shoes and socks
- pajamas
- personal care items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and deodorant
- towels and washcloths

✅ Follow Food Safety Rules

- Your fridge may have been off for some time. Take precautions to avoid food poisoning.
- Power outage? Some foods may be spoiled.
- Do not consume any food, beverages, and medicine exposed to floodwaters, mud, or other contaminants.
- Don’t assume that frozen food is safe to eat. It may have defrosted and then refroze when power was restored.

✅ Take Water Safety Precautions

- Think of water in your yard as swamp water. Waterborne illnesses may be present.
- Do not allow children to play in flooded areas.
- Make sure you and your family wash your hands frequently (always before meals) with soap and water.
- Do not allow children to play with floodwater-contaminated toys that have not been disinfected.

✅ Clean Safely
- Toxic cleaning products and solvents may have been blown from their cabinets or your neighbors’ garages. Steer clear. Do not try to clean up the toxic products yourself. Call a professional or emergency worker for assistance.
- Wear rubber gloves and a face mask to protect yourself.

ServiceMaster by PWF Treats Any Type of Situation

Whether your home has water damage due to a flood or heavy rain, we offer the scope of water damage services that provide complete and comprehensive solutions. We treat your home as our own. This means we want you to be back in your house as soon as it is safely possible to do so.

We offer:
- Water and storm damage restoration services
- Drying and dehumidification
- Water removal
- Content and document drying

The Right Call When it Comes to Water Damage Restoration Companies

Has your Northern Florida home been flooded? We are the leading restoration company near you, and our dedication to customer service means our goal is to exceed your expectations.

Make a call to the experts at ServiceMaster by PWF and contact us for a free estimate. Dial (866) 599-0871.

ServiceMaster Restoration Pinellas offers emergency damage restoration and cleaning services in St. Augustine, Florida, and its surrounding areas and counties.