With spring comes thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and unfortunately, flooding. It is important to take extra precautions to prevent flooding in your home during these times. However, should your home flood all hope is not lost. Here's what you need to do to salvage your business or home after a flood.

1. Salvaging Your Business After A Flood

2. When Is Flooding Most Likely To Occur?
 Flooding is most common in the
spring
 This is due to frequent
thunderstorms
 This combined with moist
grounds from the previous
winter season makes a recipe for
disaster
 The following slides will explain
what to do if you experience
flooding

3. Contact Your Insurance Provider
 This is one of the most
important recovery steps
 Your insurance provider will
schedule a claims adjuster to
examine the damage
 This will help your claims to be
processed as quickly as possible
 Review your insurance
information to see what is
covered and how much you’ll
have to pay

4. Get The Water Out
 The longer you wait, the more
damage you’ll have
 Get the water out as soon as
possible
 Look online to find a
submersible pump at a low rate
 Opt for one with a large hose to
speed up the process

5. Take A Look At What’s Salvageable
 Examine what’s damaged and
what can be salvaged
 Perishables should be discarded
unless they are canned or in
secured plastic
 Clean any metal or plastic
perishables with detergent and a
solution of one tablespoon of
bleach and one gallon of water
 Clean stainless steel or a
nonabsorbent material with
the same solution
 This will kill any mold

6. Getting Rid Of Mold
 Once the water is removed clean
and dry the walls and floors as
soon as possible
 This should be done within 24-
48 hours of the flooding
 Scrub floors and walls with a
bleach solution and detergent
 Any carpeting, plaster,
wallpaper, and insulation will
need to be removed

7. Learn From Your Experience
 Prepare your building so it never
floods again
 Examine your situation and
consider whether or not
dryproofing your building would
work
 This includes applying
waterproofing to exterior walls
and anchoring the building to
resist flotation
 Look for ways to prevent the
water seeping into your
basement such as repairing
cracks in the foundation

8. Closing Thoughts
 Flooding is a concern every
spring
 However, by following these
helpful tips you can protect your
home against major flood
damage