What Can Be Done as Flash Flood Mitigation in San Antonio if the Water Is Yet to Recede?

10/31/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Helps Take Actions That Minimize Contamination and Moisture Action in a Flooded Home

Various incidents can leave your San Antonio property flooded. A flash flood is one example of such an incident. Apart from inundating your property with filthy water, it can create other problems. Starting mitigating the damages as soon as you discover the issue is crucial to regain control of the situation. 

Even when you know what is necessary for flash flood mitigation at your San Antonio home, several factors can force you to delay the necessary action. For instance, since the flood covers vast areas, you cannot start water removal from your house until the water recedes from the surrounding areas. However, professional restoration companies like SERVPRO can find ways to address some issues during the wait.

Issues that can be addressed while the house is still inundated include:

• Control of indoor humidity and moisture migration
• Management of contaminants
• Content pack out

Apart from the effects caused by the water pooling on various surfaces, there is additional moisture action within the building from other sources. For instance, the standing water evaporates, constantly increasing the humidity levels in the air. High humidity can cause deterioration in any section of the house since air movements are not limited. 

Another problem caused by the stagnant flood water is wicking through materials which can spread the moisture problem along the walls from the ground upwards. Finally, the proliferation of microbes in the standing water is high, which can worsen the contamination levels in the house. SERVPRO can help take different actions to address the problems.

The top actions that can make a difference include:

• Spraying EPA-registered disinfectants directly into the stagnant water
• Setting up dehumidifiers in the house to keep relative humidity levels below 60%
• Making flood cuts to contact moisture wicking through materials

SERVPRO of Braun Station offers sufficient resources for flash floods mitigation, addressing any problem, "Like it never even happened." Call us at (210) 267-2159.