Archive for the ‘Flood Damage’ Category
Relief Efforts Japan: How You Can Help
As the nation’s leading Disaster Restoration Company, 911 Restoration™ is doing their part to assist in the relief efforts in #Japan. The devastating #tsunami that struck the country last week as a result of a 9.0 earthquake has left at least 7,000 dead, 10,000 people missing, and billions of dollars in structural damage. 911 Restoration™ [...]
Water Damage to Commercial Property – Westchester, New York
Are you a business owner in Westchester, New York in need of water damage repair to your commercial property? Water damage to a business should be dealt with as soon as possible; what may begin as a small leak can turn into an unexpected flood, making your business inoperable and losing hundreds, or even thousands [...]
Flooded Home in Providence, Rhode Island – Tips and Safety Measures
So you just came home and found your entire living room flooded. What’s a homeowner in Providence, Rhode Island to do? Your first instinct is to walk around and assess the water damage. STOP! 1. You must turn off the electricity and gas for safety. Proceed to the electricity meter or the main panel, and [...]
Mold Growth After Flooding
After heavy flooding in Kentucky, a local news channel Lex18 posted this, very informative, article. Mold can cause a growing problem in the aftermath of floods and pose a health risk if you don’t take care of it. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Kentucky Department of Public Health officials urge Kentuckians to take time [...]
Hurricane Alex pounds coast with heavy rain
MSNBC and AP MATAMOROS, Mexico — Hurricane Alex weakened to a tropical storm with 50 mph winds Thursday as it moved fartherinland over northeastern Mexico, dumping heavy rains that flooded several areas. Moreover, southern Texas was warned of twisters. “Isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of extreme southern Texas today,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center [...]
Flood Damage Clean Up in New York Can Take Days
By Greg Cergol, NBC Riverhead residents might have to wait five days to return to their flooded homes, officials said Wednesday night. Thirteen homes along Horton Avenue have been surrounded by water as deep as eight feet, following Tuesday’s storm. “The water was running like a river and sounded like Niagara Falls,” said resident Ivory [...]
Banks Help Flood Damage Victims in New England
DENNIS MARTIN, an adjuster with William Kramer & Associates Property and Casualty Adjusters, traveled up from Tampa, Fla., to assess the water damage at the NYLO Hotel along the Pawtuxet River in Warwick following last week’s record rainfall and flooding. (Updated, 1:15 p.m.) PROVIDENCE – Several local financial institutions are offering assistance such as bridge [...]
Water Damage Repair Information
Some Tips To Help You Understand How To Affect Proper Water Damage Repair A home that has been damaged by water requires quick water damage repair which should be done immediately and without any undue delay. In fact, it is also possible for the home owner or resident to take steps that will help ensure [...]