Preparing Your Sacramento Home for Floods

1/27/2022 (Permalink)

Sacramento County residents have dealt with the recent rainstorm. Water travels fast and can easily rise if not properly routed. How can you minimize damages and prepare for flooding to your home? SERVPRO of East Sacramento / West Arden Arcade recommends the following steps.

Step 1: Having a sump pump

Sump pumps are equipped to pump water out especially in basements or crawl spaces. Placing a sump pump at the lowest part of the home.

Step 2: Be aware of electrical components

Water damage is evident, but floods can also create a potential fire hazard. Fire hazards can be caused by wiring, outlets and sockets that have water intrusion from the storm.

Step 3: Maintain basements

In order to keep a basement dry, maintenance is needed to the outside of the home. This can consist of keeping the gutters and drains free of debris to properly divert the water away from the home.

Step 4: Have supplies

Floods can come fast and rise quickly. If your property is on a sloped foundation, consider keeping supplies available such as sandbags and tarps. These supplies can minimize the amount of water entering your home.

Even if you are prepared for the storm and floods, sometimes it takes you by surprise. When water damage strikes, SERVPRO of East Sacramento / West Arden Arcade wants our local residents to know that when a storm damages your home, our team of trained technicians will respond to minimize the water damage. Call SERVPRO of East Sacramento / West Arden Arcade at 916-285-7257 for floods, water damage, and storm damage.