During a flood, if you have to move through water, always walk through standing water. Also check the firmness of the ground before you with a stick and only then, you move on. Never walk through moving water as it can make you fall. It is very dangerous to drive in the floods, as the flood water can easily sweep you and your car. If you are in the car and if you see the flood water rising, then leave the car and move to a raised platform as quickly as possible.    

* Do no go back to your home as soon as the flood water recedes. You should go back to your home, only when it is declared safe to return to the flooded areas.

* Do not turn on or start using utilities like power supply, water supply, gas supply etc immediately after a flood. Start using them only after it is declared safe to use them or an electrician has checked them.

* Before starting living in your home and using your personal and household properties, you should clean, disinfect and dry out them. This will also help to prevent flood damage to a great extent.

immediately once the fire is out. He or she can provide advice on restoration or replacement of damaged items. If you rent, notify the owner so both of you can assess the damage. Your insurance agent may be able to recommend a professional

fire restorer. Fire restorers can provide hints to prevent further damage, help determine which items can or cannot be refurbished, and provide estimates and services for thoroughly cleaning and

deodorizing your home.

How Does Wind Cause Damage?

During high winds, wind speeds fluctuate and winds may change directions. This puts enormous pressure on all parts of a building. Keeping your home well sealed on the outside will prevent wind from getting into your home and causing damage. In addition, debris carried by high winds can penetrate your home, causing damage and possible injury.

Start at the Top

The roof is one of the most vulnerable parts of your house. The connection between the roof and walls must be strong enough to resist the “uplift” effect of strong winds. Have a building professionally inspected, and install specially designed metal connectors that are appropriate for your roof type (gabled or flat) and wall construction (wood or masonry).

Make sure the roof sheathing is properly installed. From the attic check to make sure the nails penetrate the rafters or trusses. You may need to re-nail some of the sheathing. Our professionals can do these inspections.

Protect the Windows and Doors:

Windows should be protected to reduce the risk of damage or injury caused by flying debris and pressure changes. Here are some options: permanent storm shutters or temporary plywood covers. In the event of an emergency, permanent storm shutters can be quickly and easily closed to protect the windows. Temporary plywood covers are more economical, but are less convenient and attractive. Don’t forget to cover any glass sliding doors, French doors, and skylights.

Check to be sure your entry door is secured with at least three hinges and a deadbolt security lock. Solid wood or hollow metal doors are more likely to resist wind pressure and flying debris.

Don’t Forget the Yard:

Trim the trees around your house that could pose a threat by falling or hitting your home. Put away any yard furniture, barbecue grills, tools, toys, and anything else that could become a flying missile. If you are planning to plant new trees in your yard, try to choose varieties that can withstand high winds.

Garage Doors:

Garage doors (particularly two-car) are also vulnerable to damage from high winds. If installing a new garage door, be sure to get one that’s designed to withstand high winds. For an existing door, there are fitted bracing kits available to provide additional support.

Be Sure You’re Protected:

Contact the insurance company that holds your homeowner’s policy to be sure your home is adequately protected in the event of wind damage.

Our team of IICRC certified and trained fire and smoke damage restoration technicians are ready at a moments notice to respond to any fire or smoke damage situation to board up, secure, Tarp or start the restoration process. We have the technology, equipment and manpower needed to handle from the smallest to the largest fire or smoke damage projects.

Preventing Ice Dams

To prevent an ice dam, don’t heat the roof, keep it cold. That way, the snow on the roof eventually dissipates without making large amounts of meltwater. The underside of the roof deck should not exceed 30 F. The best way to maintain low temperatures is by ensuring that there is adequate insulation and sealing gaps that let warm air pass into the attic from the house. The attic must also be ventilated, so that cold air is introduced into it and heated air escapes rapidly. Increased insulation in an attic will help to prevent ice dams. First, insulate the areas between the roof rafters. It is important to keep an air space between the roof deck and the insulation in order to prevent a condensation buildup that can delaminate the roof deck. Prior to insulating, install polystyrene rafter air channels, which are available at home centers.  If there’s a hatchway into the attic, build a cover for it out of rigid poly-styrene insulation.

If the gable and ridge vents do not generate sufficient air movement to dissipate the heat, you will need a motorized vent at one end of the attic to exhaust the heat, and an adequately sized vent on the opposite end of the attic to draw in cold air from the outside.