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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Preparing For a Flood

4/8/2020 (Permalink)

You may not have experienced a flood but that doesn't mean you won't in the future. When catastrophic water damage happens to you, SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna can help. We can help you prepare ahead of time with an Emergency Ready Profile® (ERP) or respond to any size disaster to begin cleanup and restoration to get you back in your home as soon as possible. SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna Professionals are ready to help make it "Like it never even happened."

PREPARING FOR A FLOOD

Below is a list of recommended emergency supplies to be packed and ready to go in the event of an evacuation due to flooding:

  • Water—3+ day supply; two litres per person per day
  • Food—3+ day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food, protein/energy bars
  • Can opener
  • Flashlight
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio or a Weatheradio
  • Extra batteries
  • First Aid kit
  • Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
  • Multi-purpose tool
  • Sanitation/personal hygiene items
  • Copies/digital photos of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, deed/lease to home, birth certificates, insurance policies)
  • Cell phone with chargers
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Extra cash
  • Emergency blanket
  • Extra keys for your home and vehicles
  • Map(s) of the area
  • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
  • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
  • Tools/supplies for securing your home
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys
  • Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent and sunscreen
  • Camera/cell phone for photos of damage Flooding can happen fast in many environments

Have a flooded basement or water damage? Call SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna at 916-525-1241. We operate 24/7/365  - 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.

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