Main Signs of Water Damage in Your Basement
From heavy rainfall to leaky pipes, basement water damage can be caused by various factors. But the amount of damage and potential for harm depends on the category of water and the class of...
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10 Tips to Follow after a Flood Damage
From the major flooding in Houston to other areas throughout the U.S., many people have dealt with the effects of flooding this spring. Much of the recent flooding has been the result of heavy...
How to Restore Flood Damaged Electronics
Floods, whether due a major pipe burst in your basement, a torrential spring rainfall or a hurricane, are a devastating event. The massive amounts of water involved in a flood permeate every nook and...
What to Do and How to Help After a Hurricane
If you are returning to your property for the first time since the hurricane, make sure you inspect your home for storm damage with the following checklist. If you want to help the hurricane victims, the second section of this blog contains information on how you can help the hurricane relief effort.
How are Floods Measured?
With all of this flooding occurring in the Midwestern areas, it is important to take as many flood prevention measures as possible. But as we are fortunate to have advanced technology that detects the...
Understanding Flood Zones and Preparing for a Flood
While flooding can happen anywhere within the United States, some areas are more prone to flooding than others. Coastal regions and lowlands near large bodies of water have the highest risk and it is...
Flooding and Types of Contaminated Water
Floods do more than just make things wet, there is a good chance that flood water is also contaminated. There are three categories of contaminated water, each with their own challenges for cleaning. The one thing they have in common is that they must be cleaned up quickly because they can become dangerous to your family’s health.
20 Important Flood Facts: What You Need to Know to Prevent Flood Damage
Floods can happen anywhere, not just in coastal areas or low lands, and it only takes a few inches of water to cause serious damage. Indoor flooding is also a major health hazard as the water may contain harmful microorganisms and create the right conditions for mold or mildew. By understanding these flood facts, you can effectively prepare for a flood and take the right actions if one occurs to limit the damage.
ServiceMaster 24 Hour Helps Areas Affected by Louisiana Flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricane Hermine
In the late summer and fall of this year, the southern and eastern regions of the U.S. experienced three major weather catastrophes; the Louisiana flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricane Hermine. Each of these catastrophes...
How A Pipe Burst Can Cause Water Damage in the Summer
People that live in cold weather climates know to watch out for burst pipes in the winter. Pipe bursts are a common problem in cold weather because they are caused by water freezing and...
