We Have The Equipment And Expertise To Restore Your Glen Cove Home After Flood Damage

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Strategies for Water Removal after Flooding-Related Power Outages

Extreme weather has many consequences, including loss of power and property loss from heavy rains, and building damage. When flooding enters your residence or commercial building, it is crucial that the removal of the water occurs quickly and thoroughly. If flood water lingers inside for even a few hours, progressive damage to structural components and content increases the devastation and the expenses for restoration.

A challenge these property owners face is how to remove the water pictured when flood damage in Glen Cove causes power outages. Sump pumps without battery backup cease evacuating water when the electricity goes out, exposing them to the same risk as buildings without a sump system. Wet vacuums need a plug-in and are not designed to remove the enormous quantities of water flooding can deposit in a basement or lower level.

SERVPRO plans for electrical outages during flood water removal by investing in equipment that uses alternative energy sources. The risk of electrocution in a wet basement filled with appliances as pictured is also significant, driving home the need for a safer way to get the water out of the flooded property.

Submersible pumps are highly efficient in diverting floodwaters out of a property. SERVPRO uses gas-power models that require no electricity, although other types use extension cords to gain power from an outside generator. Our crew members closely monitor the pumps, ensuring they are positioned beneath the water and moved deeper periodically if necessary during the project. We follow local regulations when disposing of the floodwaters exiting through attached hoses.

When the water level is less than two inches, SERVPRO turns to truck-mounted extraction units. Our service vehicles stock both water removal devices and power generation options to clean up remaining water despite electricity shut-offs that last hours or even days or weeks. The wanded extractors we use are powerful but flexible enough to get into tight places where water might be hiding.

SERVPRO can complete structural drying using our alternative power generators for the air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers we employ to transfer absorbed moisture into the air as vapor. Our decades of experience in flood remediation means we know how to get the job done even when external factors like a power outage make things more complicated.

SERVPRO of Glen Cove / Jericho has the expertise and equipment to manage flood water removal needs even when the power grid is down. Call us day or night at (516) 671-1919 for rapid recovery from a water disaster.