How to Manage the Risk of Flood Damage After a Storm

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

The risk of flood damage is extremely high in the coast of New Jersey, especially as the spring season approaches. While some areas are more prone to flooding than others, it’s important to understand your risk and take the appropriate steps to prepare.

We've compiled some of the most common flood-related hazards and how you can protect yourself and your property with SERVPRO.

Causes of Coastal Flood Damage in NJ

Snow Melt
New Jersey is an area that's subject to a lot of snowfall, and ultimately, a lot of snow melt. The warmer temperatures of spring melt the snow on top of frozen ground, allowing water to flood yards and streets, and pour into basements.

Thunderstorms:
The northeast has been seeing a greater number of thunderstorms during the spring and summer months. These powerful storms can unleash heavy rain totals in a short period of time, resulting in flooding and power outages.

Sea Level Changes
Flooding events during or following a coastal storm are common, but changes in average sea level and ongoing development are culprits, too. When the moon, sun, and earth align, we see extraordinarily high tides that can cause coastal flooding even on sunny days.

Partner with Flood Remediation and Restoration Specialists, SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel 

If you live or work along the coast of NJ, you need to know you have skilled technicians ready to handle the effects of flooding. Once you call, we'll be at your door within hours to begin water extraction, drying, and cleanup, limiting the amount of subsequent damage that sets in. Before we arrive:

• Reduce any additional risks like electrical shock, slip and fall accidents, and try to off the power to the flood zone, if safe
• Avoid contact with water, which can contain contaminants
• Block off the area where water is coming in by shutting doors leading to the flood-zone, and putting old blankets or towels down

SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel is the team you need when you have flood damage.

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