Recovering After a Flood at Work | SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/South Chicago City

5/17/2024 (Permalink)

When your business is hit hard by a flash flood, we do what it takes to restore it. Call SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/South Chicago City today!

As a business or property owner, it is your job to prepare for all kinds of disasters. Fire, storms and floods usually take up the majority of your planning—and for good reason! These disaster situations can cause serious issues for your property as well as your employees and whoever relies on your building every day.

Flood situations can appear quickly in our community, especially when a heavy rain is predicted. However, a flood can also occur due to something simple like a busted water main or another manmade problem.

Follow our steps below to help you respond faster and navigate a flood situation more confidently at your business. 

Flash Flood Situations

If the forecast is calling for a strong storm and heavy rain, start preparing your outdoor space first. Shut down your patio, pull furniture inside or secure it to the ground, and get any signage or other outdoor equipment to a safe location. Do a quick check to make sure your downspouts are pointing away from your business. 

Depending on the severity of the predicted storm, consider closing up shop temporarily while the weather is in the area. Flash floods can be dangerous for anyone, but especially for unsuspecting pedestrians walking around downtown. Stay calm and wait out the storm, and stay above the water line if water does start flowing into your space. 

Controlling a Busted Water Line

On the other end of the spectrum, flood situations can also occur due to issues with your water pipes or water lines. A single burst pipe can leak water all over your property, especially if it is a main line and you don’t discover the problem until you arrive the next day at work. 

Depending on when the situation occurs and who is around when it happens, a quick evacuation may be needed in order to keep everyone safe.

Flood water that comes from your pipes should always be treated with caution. Different pipe systems are constantly bringing different kinds of water in and out of your building, and if you aren’t completely sure which line busted, do your best to avoid touching the water. Bacteria and other harmful substances could be lurking in it that makes you really sick. 

Recovering Afterward

No matter your situation, use extreme caution when walking around your building. Hidden damage under the water could be dangerous for you. Loose nails, soggy floors and sharp debris could injure you or put you in harm’s way in an instant.

Call us right away so we can get to work on your restoration. We know that every minute that you are closed can be detrimental to your business, which is why we work hard to help you recover right away. 

We will remove the standing water, identify and remove hidden moisture and address repairs all at once so you can open back up and get back to work as quickly as possible. We always have your back after a flood!
 

Floods can lead to widespread damage and structural issues. Contact SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/South Chicago City right away!