Floods

1/26/2021 (Permalink)

If you haven’t been affected by floods, it doesn’t mean you won’t be affected in the future. Make sure you are prepared!

According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), “Approximately 75% of all Presidential disaster declarations are associated with flooding.” This isn’t just hurricanes, but includes a long list of water related natural hazards such as,

• Flash Flooding

• River Flooding

• Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation from Tropical and Non-Tropical Systems

• Ice/Debris Jams from Nor’easters and other winter storms

• Snowmelt from quickly changing temperatures after large storms

• Dry Wash which is caused by heavy precipitation in typically dry regions

• Dam Breaks/Levee Failure especially in low lying areas around these dams and levees.

If you haven’t been affected by floods, it doesn’t mean you won’t be affected in the future. In fact, close to 1 in 5 claims paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) came from low-risk communities. Floods can cause extensive damage, and we’ve seen it first hand on many different levels. Our SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham storm team dispatched to 4 storms within the last few years. Hurricane Harvey was an especially long dispatch, but it gave our technicians priceless hands-on experience. We haven’t seen a big storm in the South Shore area in a while, and we hope the weather stays mild. If there ever where to be a storm that caused flood damage to your home or business, we are always Here to Help.
Even when it comes to damage caused by common weather conditions like rain or snow, we are here. Big or small, we are faster to any sized disaster. We can also assist you with preventative measures, like with our Emergency Ready Profile® (ERP) which is geared towards helping businesses with incident response and disaster recovery plans.
Our technicians are on call 24/7/365 and every time you call you speak to a SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham employee. No time wasted speaking to a calling center waiting for a call back. We are ready and trained to respond to any problem, no matter the size, and help you pick up the pieces. Our restoration and cleanup services will allow you to get your life back on track quickly and efficiently.