For information and additional resources, please refer to the following links: January 19, 2009
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For the Village of Summit:
http://www.thevillageofsummit.com/
CLICK this link to apply for FEMA AID:
http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm
call FEMA directly @ (800) 621-FEMA
For a direct link to the Summit notification program for combined sewer overflows (CSOs):
http://www.mwrd.org/mo/csoapp/default.htm
Flood Control – Averting the Dangers of Flood to Your Home March 20, 2009
Posted by ffliggy in Uncategorized.Tags: Colorado, flood, flood control, flood zone, flooded, flooding, Longmont, Louisville, prevention of flood, psychological services, psycholoy, water
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Dealing with flood is not a position you want to be in. Seeing your house being flooded could be nerve wrecking and mostly scary. Your life and those around you should also be your concern while dealing with the flood coming from your home. Imagine, water destroying everything and anything it touches in your home.
Situation such as flooding is just a common event we usually see on our television sets, but knowing the facts on how people dealt with those will just be part of our imagination and never meant for most of us to experience. Of course, who would want their homes to be flooded?
That is why before it could happen to you, it is better to know and to prevent circumstances such as flood damage to happen to your precious home. Flood control should be your prerogative especially if the area you live in is in a flood zone.
Do your flood control before a heavy rain comes to your home that could cause flood to happen in your area. Buy some equipment or tools to protect the surrounding of your house. If you have a basement and that basement is an easy access to flood, it is better to provide a gutter surrounding your house so that the water can be diverted to the gutter. You could also put an air brick cover or a flood board to protect your surroundings.
It is also necessary to prepare sand bags, metal sheeting or any object or material that could help for the prevention of flood coming in. Those materials will be needed to put in areas where the flood water would come in such as the doors and windows.
When the rain is starting up and your fear of flood is coming, it is necessary to put the necessary flood control into place. Stay calm and be focused on the problem at hand. If you did your flood control right, you might not find yourself having a lot of flood damage.
Use your sandbags and put them on your doors and windows. Also needed in the success of your flood control is to turn off the main switch and unplug any electrical appliances or items that you have. Roll up the carpets and rugs and put them on a safer place were they won’t be wet. Dealing with a wet carpet would be an exhausting job after flood damage and it might cause your carpets to get ruined if not taken care off. You also have to put your other important items on a higher place so that it won’t get wet.
When doing flood control, it is also necessary to be ready in the event of having a flood. Remember that your safety and those around you should be your top concern. Check the flood warnings in your area and have a flood control plan for you and your family. This plan should include: emergency escape route, travel food, clothes and money.
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The Effects of Delaying Flood Damage Cleanup February 20, 2009
Posted by ffliggy in Uncategorized.Tags: documents, flood, flood damage, flood damage cleanup, mildew, mold, water
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The first thing that you hear about flood damage cleanup is how important it is to do it as soon as possible. But with all the mad rush to get things done, does it even cross your mind why this is the case? Why is time such a big factor when it comes to flood damage cleanup?
To satisfy curious minds as well as provide even more motivation to do the cleanup quickly, read on to see the top reasons why flood damage cleanup should not be delayed.
Mold and mildew can take advantage of the wet environment
It is no secret that mold and mildew love humid and moist environments. This is exactly the kind of situation that a flood will present. With the excess moisture found in the affected room, the growth of these bio-pests can be quite impressive. When this happens, it will be even more difficult for you to clean and disinfect the room. Some items, such as wallpaper and carpets can no longer be repaired once they have been invaded. Aside from trying to save property, there is also a safety issue. Mold and mildew can be hazardous to your health. It can cause runny noses, rashes, and in some cases, even death because of an allergic reaction. Thus, you should prevent such situations from happening by doing the flood damage cleanup as fast as possible.
Water can disintegrate important items
Water is known as a universal soluble. If given enough time, it can dissolve practically anything. One look at the caves carved out by streams proves this. You should know that the same power that works in nature also works within your home during a flood. If you let items remain wet for longer than necessary, more damage will be made. Important documents and pictures can be soaked with water and be rendered unrecognizable. Wood furniture will be more prone to rotting if it is wet. Even those items made out of metal are not safe. If repair is delayed, they can be destroyed by rust. One of the reasons why flood damage cleanup is so important is because it can save the things that are important to you, saving you a lot of financial burdens and in some cases, even heartache from losing an item of sentimental worth.
Leaving it alone will cost more
Failing to conduct flood damage cleanup quickly cost you more money. Not only will the damage on the property increase as time goes by, but it will also decrease the value of your property. If you do the numbers right, it results in a double whammy for the homeowner. The value of the property is always dependent on its quality. If it doesn’t function the way it should, then you can’t really sell it at a good price. Even those who have no plans of disposing their houses should be aware that it is always an advantage to have a good track record of assets.
There are horror stories, expert testimonials, and firsthand accounts to emphasize the point that flood damage cleanup should be conducted immediately. It is no surprise then that most people scramble to repair their homes and properties after a flood – and rightly so.
Why Water Damage Restoration is a Must January 26, 2009
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Many may not understand the need for a complete water damage restoration. It has been a common misconception that after a flood or any other type of water accumulation in one’s home, it is just safe to dry everything else the normal way: ventilation. Along with this misconception is one that believes that water damage restoration involves just the drying process.
While it is true that the most obvious methods for water damage restoration is drying, it is not the only procedure needed. Things have to be restored the way they were before the water damage, down to the molecular level and not just in physical appearance.
After a flood, one’s own home becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and other types of harmful microorganisms. Flood is very dirty since it touches everything it passes, including sewage and garbage. Bacteria are microorganisms not visible to the eye although odor can be an indication. Without proper water damage restoration, these microorganisms that may have been brought in by the flood may not be dealt with and can pose as a harmful threat to your family’s health. It will be very likely that unexplained diseases will be acquired by members of the family after a flood.
Aside from eradicating microorganisms brought in by flood water, water damage restoration also prevents the formation of a harmful type of fungi: mold. This type of fungi grows in humid places for just over a short period of time. When a house is not fully dried in one to two days, harmful fungi can grow and can threaten your family’s health as well. Unexplained allergic reactions may occur as well as fatal/severe reaction to family members already diagnosed with lung diseases.
Molds do not only pose as a possible health threat, they also destroy the materials that they grow on. This type of fungi can grow in any type of material, including porous ones. And when they do grow in porous furniture or fixture, the said item will be unsalvageable since it will be hard to clean them down to every pore. In most instances, these things will need to be discarded. On the other hand, loss of property may be avoided once proper water damage restoration is done.
A proper water damage restoration process is also needed especially when important documents have been wet by flood water. Many homeowners are not aware that document drying is now possible and is a vital component in the restoration procedure. There are already contractors who especially deal with restoring water damaged documents. Although documents cannot be restored to their original state, they still become readable and useful.
Water damage restoration is indeed very important and a need after flood or any other type of water accumulation has recently occurred in one’s home. Apart from the obvious reason – drying, a proper water damage restoration task importantly protects the family’s health by dealing with any bacteria that comes with flood and avoiding the formation of fungi that may result from the water damage.
