Your Business + Water Damage

8/13/2021 (Permalink)

Here is a photo of water damage in a local title company in Farmington, MO.

Water damage cleanup processes at your commercial property can be far more dangerous than many people anticipate. One mistake during water damage is underestimating these dangers. It’s important to know what precautions you ought to take. Here are simple precautions during water damage cleanup recommended by our water damage restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Farmington to help keep you safe if your business ever floods. 

The best practice after a flood is to completely avoid going back into your business until it has been deemed safe to do so by SERVPRO of Farmington’s technicians. This is due to the numerous different hazards like water contamination, structural damage, mold growth, and electrocution. Avoiding going back into your Business after a flood may not be feasible for everyone, so if you do make sure you wear the appropriate protective gear to stay safe. 

Be ready for the worst (collapsed wall, collapsed roof, gas leaks, electrical hazards, etc.)

Many complications can crop up during the water damage cleanup process. While it is unlikely that all of these will occur after a flood, it is still valuable to be ready and prepared for each one in case it does. Some complications you should be aware of include a collapsed roof, gas leaks, compromised electrical systems, and pest infestations.

 Because floodwater is often contaminated with hazardous bacteria and microorganisms, should you have to go back into your business after a flood, wearing the appropriate protective gear is essential. Depending on the scope of the damage, this includes respiratory protection, rubber gloves, rubber boots, Tyvek coveralls and so on. 

The water should be extracted ASAP. SERVPRO of Farmington has the trained technicians and the right equipment to remove the water and dry up your facilities quickly.

Doing this mitigates the amount of mold and water damage that your business receives. Each poses its own safety hazards. Do not procrastinate the cleanup process no matter what other distractions you have going on at the same time.