Storm Damage and Clean up

 

Flooding can happen just about any time and anywhere. Be prepared! With flood damage restoration from  24/7 Property Cleaning and Restoration, you can guarantee the safety of your structure, as well as the peace of mind you deserve in this kind of a situation.

Our professional flood damage restoration company, will work to keep water damage caused by flooding from permanently affecting your home or business. We will also attempt to make the insurance claims process as simple as possible for you.
 
 If you have extensive water damage or standing water in your home, it is time to hire a property cleaning and restoration expert. A property cleaning and restoration specialist will remove any water remaining in your home and will clean and dry carpets, drywall and furniture, preventing mold growth caused by dampness. If the flooding has damaged your walls or ceiling, they can repair the damage.
 
 All our property cleaning and restoration services, whether it is  carpet cleaning or mold remediation, each one of them is in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards of IICRC. Not only our service, but experts and  fastest delivery  contractors involved in performance of  guaranteed lowest price  these services have completed extensive training module in their respective area of specialization. After successful completion of training, they were granted with full-fledged license from IICRC to work in properties.

  A storm sewer overwhelmed by rain water in Eden Prairie, Minn. washed out a hillside, leaving a home tinkering on the edge of a bluff. Fox 9 News was told the house will be demolished, with work beginning Monday.
  The storm caused a rock slide as well as mudslide and flash flooding. This is the aftermath at the end of September in what was the driveway of a home on Lower Main Street.

  The storm knocked out the power in the area, rendering all sump pumps in the Main building useless. This allowed the storm sewer water level to reach approximately 45 inches high in the mechanical room.  The water tripped several circuit breakers and damaged 8 motors, 8 pumps, one hot water heater, a pneumatic compressed air dryer, a variable frequency drive, the Energy Management System panel, and two control panels for the chillers.  All of this equipment had to be repaired and/or replaced.

  If a storm happens and your sump pump isn’t working, you may come home to a  flooded basement . All that is required to check and see if your  sump pump  is working is dumping a bucket of water into the sump pit. As soon as the pit fills with water the pump should turn on, and then you know you are good to go.

  Storm Water Collection System:  A separate network of gutters, ditches, swales, pipes and inlets which receives discharges of storm water and/or conveys surface water, subsurface drainage or storm water from buildings, grounds, parking lots, streets, etc. but excludes wastewater.

2)  No storm water, surface water, ground water, artesian well water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, non-contact cooling water, and other uncontaminated water unless specifically authorized in writing from the Company shall be admitted.  The use of uncontaminated water to dilute other contaminated wastewater to comply with established limitations shall be prohibited  Post fire storm flooding and related impacts are the second disaster that challenges federal, state and local governments. This challenge is composed of organizing and allocating human and financial resources to develop post-fire disaster planning and implementation programs in a timely and cost effective manner.

   you have storm damage and decide to file a claim, do so right away. Insurers generally take claims on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you have reported to the insurance company, get your claim number and write it down; claims departments can track your claim most easily by way of this claim number.

  Damage From Storm  Water removal standards are all set by federal guidelines. ICRC. Certified companies can remove mold and damage caused by excessive moisture. Extraction methods are used o remove water and ecessive moisture content from the water and the furnishings with specialized equipment. This equipment will remove most of the excess water from the belonging and then specialized dryers are involved to remove molds. Specialized chemicals can also repair soot damge caused by fires and even help to restore fire damaged items.
  Following the storm, BBB also urges consumers and business owners to be careful of potential repair scams. "Storm chasers" often set up a temporary shop and skip town when the next disaster hits elsewhere, leaving homeowners with unfinished or unsatisfactory repairs.
  When a stubborn storm dumped several inches of rain on the northwestern Yates County and Penn Yan area Tuesday evening, it quickly created a massive mess with clogged ditches and culverts, eroded roads and flooded fields. Seeking lower elevation, the water passed into Penn Yan, carrying trees and other debris in its path. Once the bridges over Jacobs Brook, which runs parallel to Main Street through most of the village, and Sucker Brook, which passes closer to Penn Yan Academy and under Elm Street were blocked, the surrounding neighborhoods were at its mercy.

  If you know a huge storm is headed your way, check to make sure your sump pump is working properly and is plugged in. Also, consider investing in a generator for your sump pump and a replacement to keep on hand, just in case you lose power or the pump fails when you need it most. Keep in mind, if your basement floods as a result of a broken sump pump, your homeowner’s insurance may not cover the damage  Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage means land subject to any inundation caused by coastal storms up to and including that resulting in a 100 year flood, surge of record, or flood of record, whichever is greater.  One hundred year flood (or base flood as it is also referred to) means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.)  The seaward limit is mean low water.

  Land subject to coastal storm flowage (LSCSF) may include coastal beaches, salt marshes, banks, barrier beaches, salt ponds, dunes, land containing shellfish, land under the ocean, and banks of and land underlying fish runs as defined in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00). LSCSF is important for the protection of public and private water supply, groundwater and groundwater quality, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, water pollution prevention, wildlife and wildlife habitat, fisheries, and shellfish.
  Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage is significant to storm damage prevention and flood control.  Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage is also likely to be significant to the protection of wildlife habitat and the prevention of pollution.
  Once a hurricane or major storm hits, it's too late to protect your home and property. But there are things you can do now to limit future wind damage. Some are fairly simple and inexpensive; others will require a contractor. You'll need to consider the characteristics of your home, your financial resources and the building codes in your community.
  Advance Warning – When a storm watch is issued; refill needed prescriptions, check battery-powered equipment, and buy extra batteries.  Fuel your car.  To prevent flying glass, board up or tape windows, or protect with storm shutters.  If you are going to a shelter, make arrangements for all pets to be safe, as pets are not allowed at emergency shelters.
   If your home is damaged in a storm, contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Protect your property from further damage (save any receipts) but don’t make permanent repairs until your insurer inspects the damage. Make a detailed list of the damaged property. Include brand names and model names. Take photographs or videotape the damage.

  Another approach is to install storm shutters on your windows.  During a storm flying debris can cause thousands of dollars of damages to structures.  This flying debris can break windows allowing rainfall to enter the building, damaging the contents.

  Sewer backup often occurs when storm water enters the sanitary sewer and causes an overload of water in the system. The overloaded system begins to backflow into household lines, causing sewer water to enter basements.

   October, a four day tropical storm dumped an additional 12-14 inches of rain on southwest New England. This event was not as widespread as the August storms; however, the Flood of October, 1955 was devastating to the local communities along the Norwalk and Saugatuck Rivers. Millions of dollars and several lives were lost as a result of the rains that fell between Friday Oct. 14 and Monday Oct. 17th, 1955.
  Preparation and planning well before a storm arrives can help homeowners avoid potential pitfalls. But how they handle the details when it comes time to file can help ensure receiving an adequate payout.

  Structural Integrity - Before entering a storm or flood-damaged structure,   consider structural integrity, which may be impacted by the force of the wind   on, or the force of the water entering the structure. When in doubt, obtain an   evaluation by a licensed and qualified builder or structural engineer before   entering.
  Coastal flooding is typically associated with storm surges. Within tropical weather systems, the storm surge is the rising water level that is primarily the result of wind forces pushing water towards the land. During a hurricane, the height of the storm surge is governed by the intensity of the hurricane and the slope of the continental shelf. Storm surges for hurricanes can exceed 25 feet, and are typically accompanied by dangerous, battering waves on top of the surge.
  Don’t allow children to play near high water, storm drains or ditches. Hidden dangers could lie beneath the water.

  Whether the flooding at a building results from storm surge, riverine flooding, or urban flooding, the physical forces of the floodwaters which act on the structure are generally divided into three load cases. These load cases are hydrostatic loads, hydrodynamic loads, and impact loads. These load cases can often be exacerbated by the effects of water scouring soil from around and below the foundation.

  Water damages materials in several ways. Strong storm surges and currents can displace structural components, rip away siding, and cause immediate physical damage. As the water penetrates it can also cause warping and separation, as well as breakdown of materials like mortar and plaster. Once it settles, it becomes a breeding ground for mold, which can become a health hazard in addition to a structural one. If the water also carries toxic chemicals or salt, the structural damage can be even worse, and water contaminated with sewage and other biohazards may present a health risk.

  Flooding is one of the most destructive parts of a storm. Even a few inches of floodwater can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage to a residential or commercial building. One of the reasons Superstorm Sandy caused so much destruction, particularly in New York City, on Long Island and on the New Jersey coast, was the storm surge that brought seawater rushing down streets, over cars, through homes and even barreling down into subway stations and the World Trade Center construction site. The surge rose nearly 14 feet when it struck Lower Manhattan.

  Federal priorities have really shifted since Super Storm Sandy, and the grant of $6.8 million that we got for this purpose would probably not be funded again today. So this is a window of opportunity for the district to make significant inroads on our flood mitigation efforts at minimal cost to the district,” said Brashear.

  You can hardly blame homeowners swamped by Tropical Storm Fay for shaking their fists at the heavens or pointing their fingers at government failure.  Their frustrations are justified.  But incredibly, some of those same people are admitting they didn't have flood insurance.  Flood insurance is relatively cheap, especially next to the cost of windstorm coverage in Florida. In many cases, it's less than a year's worth of cable TV.  The owner of a home in an area with a low or moderate risk of flooding might pay only $350 or so annually through the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program  The Time to Prepare is Now Gather supplies for your storm kit, make an evacuation plan, strengthen your home against storm damage, and review your insurance coverages. No flood insurance? Remember: it typically takes 30 days for a new flood insurance policy to go into effect so get your policy now. Only Flood Insurance Covers Flood Damage Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is affordable. An average flood policy costs around $540 a year, rates start as low as $119 a year for homes in moderate-low risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov or call 1-800-427-2419 for more information.
   you're considering flood insurance, buy it before the storm comes. Policies usually do not go into effect until 30 days after purchase. Take a few minutes to get a free, no obligation  flood insurance quote  today.
  A  Damage from high winds is generally covered, but if a storm becomes a hurricane, or wind speeds exceed 74 miles per hour, the claim might be subject to a "hurricane deductible" ranging from 1 to 5 percent of insured value. In New York, these deductibles typically apply to communities near the coast, including the five boroughs of  New York City  as well as Suffolk, Nassau and  Westchester  Counties.

  If you have already conducted a home inventory prior to the storm, you can provide this information to your company. This will help them assess the value of any personal items that may have been damaged by the storm. If you have not prepared an inventory, your insurance company should provide you with a form to complete one as part of the claims process.

  Loss of use:  If your house became uninhabitable because of storm damage -- not flood -- the "loss of use" coverage on your policy would be triggered and your insurer will compensate you to live in a rental until the house is repaired, or until a set number of months has passed, depending on the details of your policy. Loss of use coverage typically lasts for 12 to 24 months after a natural disaster.

  Along with obtaining ?ood insurance protection, you should heed storm warnings and follow evacuation procedures such as boarding up windows and storing outside items inside; shutting o? utilities; and preparing an emergency kit that contains food and water, a portable can opener, clothing, blankets, ?ashlights, ?rst-aid supplies and a battery-operated radio. Also, maintain a current household or business inventory of your property and possessions and keep it in a safe place such as a safe-deposit box. An up-to-date inventory will prove useful when ?ling your insurance claim.
  Keep children away from the flood waters, ditches, culverts and storm drains. Flood waters can carry unimaginable items that have dislodged themselves. Culverts may suck smaller people into them rendering them helpless.

  Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for the latest storm information. If advised to evacuate, shut off all utilities and evacuate immediately.

  Velocity zones (V-zones) and AO-zones of Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (V-zones especially so) are areas which are subject to hazardous flooding, wave impact, and, in some cases, significant rates of erosion as a result of storm wave impact and scour.  V- and AO-zones in coastal areas are generally subject to repeated storm damage which can result in loss of life and property, increasing public expenditures for storm recovery activities, historic taxpayer subsidies for flood insurance and disaster relief, and increased risks for personnel involved in emergency relief programs.  Alteration of land surfaces in A-zones could change drainage characteristics that could cause increased flood damage on adjacent properties.
  One of the most critical  discrepancies of these data occurs with storm surge related flooding caused by  tropical cyclones. Coastal flooding caused by storm surge is not counted in the  figures presented here. The record season of 2005, with Hurricanes Katrina and  Rita, were undoubtedly enormous flooding events. However, the damages and  deaths associated with Hurricane Katrina were largely due to storm surge, and  not fresh water flooding (associated to rainfall). Therefore, the annual figure  of $43B for water year 2005, although much higher than any other year, does not  account for most of the flooding produced by Katrina.
  To be "hail", the frozen precipitation must fall from a convective storm and the particle size must be greater than or equal to ~0.2 inches. The official definition of severe hail that is used by the National Weather Service is hail that is 1 inch or greater. Hail smaller than 1 inch can still do damage.  Some in the severe weather field will consider 1/2 inch or greater as the size to alert on while others do not feel an alert is warranted until the size is 1.5 or greater.

  There are several different ways to protect a building from flood or storm damage.  One way is to raise your house above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.  In the Town of Ocean Isle Beach this height is the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus 3 feet.  The new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM’s) that were put into effect in June 2006 placed many houses in the Town out of compliance.  Many flood zones were changed from AE to VE.
  Wind plays a major factor in hail damage.  1 & 2 hail falling in a storm with low winds will do less damage than the same 2 & 3hail falling in a storm with 70 mph winds.  So there are a lot of factors that go into whether or not this hail on the smaller end of the spectrum will actually cause enough damage to 1 -- be damaged and 2 -- be replaced and covered by your insurance.
  The Texas Department of Transportation is another major contributor of storm water runoff in the Harris County area and an obvious partner to assist with major flood control efforts within the County.  They principally have only provided drainage adequate to serve their immediate projects, but transportation funds can be used to mitigate flooding from both existing and proposed projects.  This authority along with funding from local governments in partnership could be a major component of area wide flood mitigation.

The City of Houston is responsible for minimizing structural damage as storm water drains into the creeks and bayous.  It is responsible for maintaining neighborhood curbs and gutters and drainage ditches.  The city relies on the streets to carry storm water.  Consequently a certain amount of street flooding is expected during large storms.  In most areas development sits above street level so water may drain into the streets.

  Inland flooding usually occurs during or after a heavy, slow-moving rain storm. But it also can result from strong coastal storms. Severe inland flooding can occur in areas that are hundreds of miles from the eye of a hurricane.

  The great amount of rain water saturated the ground and rendered the city storm drains useless, allowing the water to rise and to enter the offices through the window wells.  This is how the carpeting in the offices of Public Information and Protocol was damaged.

  New research predicts that coastal regions may face massive increases in damages from storm surge flooding over the course of the 21st century. Global average storm surge damages could increase from about $10-$40 billion per year today to up to $100,000 billion per year by the end of century, if no adaptation action is taken.
  The government defines flooding as the overflow of inland or tidal waters — including a storm surge, a mudflow, or the rapid accumulation of surface waters that can occur from a sudden rainstorm. Water leaking through the roof is not in the same category, which basically applies to water sloshing around at ground level, not raining down from above.
  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages the use of wetlands for flood and storm water detention in lieu of, or in conjunction with traditional structural flood control measures. Wetlands can play an important role in flood prevention by capturing and gradually releasing floodwater, rain, and snow melt back into the watercourse, thus lowering peak flows downstream. In addition, the physical structure of wetland vegetation can impede the flow of flood waters, thereby reducing erosion, and preventing downstream damage to houses and other structures. Wetlands also help to remove pollutants from water, cleaning streams and lakes, thereby reducing the cost of drinking water treatment.
  If you want to protect yourself and your house from potential unexpected disasters, you need homeowners insurance. In the event of a storm, gas explosion, vehicle accident, or flood, your house will be safeguarded against possible damage costs if you have a valid homeowners insurance policy with you. Many people fear that home insurance may be too expensive for them, however, with careful planning and enough research you could find very affordable homeowners insurance policies in Arizona.

  Every year, tens of thousands of cars are damaged by floodwaters and more than half end up back on the road. Water damage from Hurricane Floyd in 1999 ruined approximately 75,000 vehicles, Tropical Storm Allison damaged another 95,000 in 2001 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004 left more than 100,000 vehicles waterlogged. But the storms no one will ever forget, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Wilma, left more than 600,000 submerged in floodwater. Most recently, Hurricane Ike claimed approximately 100,000 cars in Texas and Louisiana. Hurricanes and tropical storms, however, are only part of the problem.

  your home is damaged, immediately contact the utility providers to make sure services are safe or shut off until they are repaired. Then  call Northwest ServiceMaster  for emergency board up and  storm damage cleanup  and  storm restoration . We offer  water removal  and complete  damage restoration  in St. Paul, MN, and surrounding communities.

  The structural design shall be adequate to resist water forces that would occur during the base flood. Horizontal water loads considered shall include inertial and drag forces of waves, current drag forces and impact forces from waterborne storm debris. Dynamic uplift loads shall also be considered if bulkheads, walls or other natural or man-made flow obstructions could cause wave run-up beyond the elevation of the base flood.
  Storm surge is the water that is pushed toward the shore by the strong winds of a storm. These wind-driven waves can cause severe flooding in coastal areas. Storm surge combined with high tides can be extremely dangerous and destructive. Hurricane ike — 2008 produced a storm surge of nearly 10 feet at its landfall, overtopping the protective sea wall on Galveston Island and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. Damages from this storm are estimated at more than $24 billion.

A simple cold-water rinse then removes these unsightly stains.  Restoration Cleaner, when properly used, is safer and less expensive than sandblasting or steam cleaning. Application to masonry surfaces loosens and dissolves dirt, paint oxidation, carbon buildup and other atmospheric pollutants. A simple cold-water rinse then removes these unsightly stains.

  Restoration specialists use professional cleaning equipment  to measure moisture content and determine if it’s been restored to normal standards. These meters and sensors document and record data that justify the right time to remove that noisy water restoration equipment.