Pompano Beach Commercial Flooding
1/5/2021 (Permalink)
Reason For Concern And Awareness
There are many reasons to be concerned about flooding in your Pompano Beach business. The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) indicate that more than 32% of the buildings in the City of Pompano Beach are in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
According to the City of Pompano Beach, constant water flow through canals, especially during heavy storms, is essential to flood damage protection in the City. With all of the precautions taken, flooding can still happen to your Pompano Beach commercial site.
If you have experienced storm-related water damage in your business, you are undoubtedly concerned about how to protect your property from further damage. Staying safe and asking for assistance are your first steps.
Safety First
It is important you stay clear of the flooded area until it is safe and electrical power is disabled. If the electrical box is on the flooded level, it is strongly recommended you wait until professional assistance arrives.
Enlist Professional Assistance Floodwater contamination is dangerous and requires immediate assistance from professional water restoration experts.
Floodwater is the most hazardous level of water contamination, requiring specialized safety precautions to address potential sewage and chemical toxicity.
SERVPRO of Pompano Restoration Experts
Experts are trained to work quickly to minimize water damage that can progress with time.
Contamination may not be visible to the layperson, and if overlooked, could lead to mold and irreversible damage.
While you wait for the experts, it will help to stay focused and accomplish a few more tasks.
Insurance
Your agent will inform you of your flood coverage. If you have flood insurance, it will be a separate policy from coverage for non-weather events, such as broken pipes.
Photographs
If you can do so safely, taking photos of internal and external damage can assist your insurance claim. Remember, when it comes to the claims process, SERVPRO of Pompano Beach can help manage the insurance paperwork and process.
Bring In The Team
SERVPRO of Pompano Beach is ready to respond to your commercial emergency 24 hours a day. Trained, certified technicians will inspect and assess your location and get your business running again as soon as possible.
We are IICRC-certified, that we will not only get the job done, but we will get the job done right. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certifies and sets the standards for the cleaning and restoration industries. Call SERVPRO of Pompano Beach (954) 970-4942.
A storm water emergency in your Pompano Beach business could mean an interruption to your business.
Prioritizing safety and trusting the experts may be the best strategy for navigating the challenges of significant water damage. Staying focused on solutions can help you and your staff emerge from the experience feeling “Like it never even happened.”