Security, the first consideration is safety before returning to their property to check with local authorities, and make sure it is safe to return home. Ask, do not need any identification to return to their property.
Ask about utilities such as potable water, electricity and sewage removal. Your local police and city hall will have this information. If the National Guard was sent to your city, May they also be able to help with information.
In addition, it will be very useful to know the status of mail delivery and the condition and availability of roads and bridges. Are any of the bridges out or any of the roads impassible. Are there areas outside the city inhabitants?
Start by cleaning the property mitigation and documenting your possessions and property. As the water goes to a photograph of their stuff. Discard all food and toiletries.
Take notes and create a detailed list of damaged items. Remove and throw out any material that absorbs flood waters. Such as furniture, bedding, toys, shoes, makeup (a little clothing and hard furniture you will be able to clean and wash) The key here is to document the items that you tossing, for insurance purposes
carpets and floor coverings should be removed and discarded as it will harbor bacteria and do not respond well to cleaning. The first few feet of drywall will have to be removed and tossed out if it got wet or the floor got wet. Leave to dry the studs out.
electrical engineering, mechanical and plumbing systems will need to be reviewed by a certified contractor to assess the damage from water. Some systems will be all right after cleaning and drying. Rust, mildew and pollution can adversely affect systems such as telephone wires and electrical outlets.
The garage will be used for cleaning, lawn care and automotive items you will need to be tossed out. Remember to add them to your list of damaged property. Look for rotted cardboard boxes, metal cans rusted and ruined paint.
Contaminated cleaning and polishing, with oil and fertilizer will have to go. Tools and gardening items will need to be looked at on an item by item.
Make container rental service and a large container to fill up your refuge.
Remember the important thing is safety. There is a lot of psychological pressure on time as this. So do not be too hard on my family and friends. And most of all take care of yourself, you will not be any good for anyone, if you do not
.In future articles, we'll show you how to dryout your home and start a temporary fix.
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