How Flood Waters Contaminate Your New Orleans Home

3/21/2019 (Permalink)

Floodwater brings bacteria and other contaminants into your home. Call SERVPRO Franchise professionals to safely remove the water.

Add a Professional Team to Your Flood Damage Emergency Plan in New Orleans

If there is something the people of New Orleans know well is the devastation of a natural disaster. Regardless of how safe we want to be and how much we prepare for the arrival of a storm, our homes continue to be vulnerable to the destruction left behind when streets flood and whole communities left without resources. As important as finding shelter, gas and stocking non-perishables and water is, homeowners must also focus on building a sketch of a plan post-disaster. By planning, you can save valuable resources and begin the restoration of your home as soon as possible.  

When it is likely that there is flood damage to your home in New Orleans, linking to SERVPRO ahead of time is your first step towards recovering your home. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your call and spring into action as soon as it is safe to do so. Aside from our technical training and on-the-job expertise, we rely on industry-specific equipment specially designed to help pump water out of your home and expedite the drying process.  

One of the main concerns when flood waters enter your home is the impurities contained within its flow. Debris, contamination and unwanted bacteria all enter your property as soon as black waters come inside and it needs removing as soon as possible. We must remove porous materials such as upholstery, curtains, and carpets following any contact with incoming water, and our SERVPRO team coordinates this removal as part of the remediation process.  

Aside from our actual work, our SERVPRO team is a resource for you when it comes to gathering facts to file an insurance claim. Because our site assessment process is rigorous and complete, we can provide information to support the extent of the damage which can help support your interactions with insurance.  

Natural disasters are complicated to navigate, but SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help. Reach out to (504) 468-3046 to make the best of a bad situation and let us return your home to its original condition.

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