Seasonal Severe Weather Causes Flooding in Smyrna

4/29/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Teams Arrive Ready and Equipped to Tackle Flood Damage in Your Home

Residents of Smyrna pay close attention during hurricane season, tracking the path of the storms making landfall off the Gulf and/or moving through Florida. The storms may decrease in ferocity, but if they pass over our area, heavy rains and strong winds are anticipated. Flood damage is common, and we are ready to assist if water fills any areas of your home. 

Multiple inches of rain falling over just the span of a few hours spells flood damage in Smyrna to your home. The lowest levels of your dwelling and any foundation or crawl space are at risk, and the quantity of water requires professional help to remove. We have tracked the storm as well, and have the crews assembled and equipment inventoried to come to the aid of our community. 

Fast action by SERVPRO minimizes the long-term effects of flooding. Contact us as soon as you note water is climbing inside or swamping your foundation or crawl space. Standing water is extreme in its destructive power, and the sooner we arrive to assess and plan, the more quickly we remove the water and move on the structural drying and restoration. 

Expect your SERVPRO team to arrive fully-equipped to begin water removal. Often power outages accompany flooding events because of high winds and lightning. We power our industrial strength submersible pumps and high-efficiency water extractors from vehicle loaded sources. No waiting means less time for the water and any hazardous substances or items it contains to accelerate damage to your home. Water removed we dispose of off-site, necessary as floodwater is considered contaminated, often filled with sewer backup, chemical runoff from neighboring lawns and pavement, and overflow from nearby waterways. 

Trained technicians then measure and monitor the moisture in structure and contents. SERVPRO uses advanced technology to locate hidden and trapped water inside walls and in recesses of your foundation or crawl space. Once we note this obscured moisture, we work to release and remove it. Sections of walls may be cut out to permit extractors to suction the water out, or holes may be drilled into mortar joints for the water to evacuate. 

We position air movers and dehumidifiers to reduce the remaining moisture rapidly as well as sanitizing surfaces to inhibit microbial activity. Any furnishings or stored items are moved to a dry area for experienced restorers to review. Do not assume precious items are ruined. Many saturated items, including documents, pictures, and heirlooms, gain new life using unique resources SERVPRO offers.  

A flood event is frightening and overwhelming, but SERVPRO of South Cobb restores both your home and peace of mind. Call us for a flood damage evaluation at (770) 739-2355. 

Visit https://www.smyrnaga.gov/ for more information about the city of Smyrna.