What Can I Do If My Home Floods During a Storm in Pleasant Hill?

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration in Lane County.

Pleasant Hill residents can rest assured that our Springfield and East Lane County teams will be there when you need help with storm damage. Here are some tips from our website for things you can do and should not do while waiting for help to arrive:

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place
• Gather loose items from floors

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don't use television or other household appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

You never know when a storm will bring flooding conditions to your Pleasant Hill home or commercial business. When you need storm damage restoration services, our Springfield and East Lane County team is on call 24-hours a day to respond to your call for help. Call us today at 541-741-7925.

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