Flood Recovery: Safeguarding Your Home and Belongings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States.
While floodwaters may recede quickly, the road to recovery can be long. It is important to take steps to safeguard your home and belongings to ensure a smooth recovery process.
Here are a few tips for flood recovery:
– Inspect your home for damage and make repairs as soon as possible.
– Remove all wet items from your home, including carpeting, furniture, and drywall.
– Clean and disinfect all wet items and surfaces.
– Dry out your home as much as possible to prevent mold and mildew growth.
– Monitor your home for mold and mildew growth and have any growth professionally removed.
– Contact your insurance company to file a claim and begin the claims process.
By following these tips, you can safeguard your home and belongings and begin the road to recovery after a flood.
Sources:
– https://www.fema.gov/floods
– https://www.ready.gov/floods
– https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/recovering-after-disaster/flood-recovery.html