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The Power of Mother Nature in the Spring: Who to Call for Storm and Tornado Clean Up

5/8/2023 (Permalink)

Storm Damage Cleanup by SERVPRO of Wilson County A tree fell on a car caused by a storm

The Power of Mother Nature in the Spring: Who to Call for Storm and Tornado Clean Up  

When the seasons change, the weather can turn on a dime, and this unpredictable weather can spawn violent spring storms. Spring tends to bring powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods. If a storm hits, whether it creates a tornado or produces lots of wind and rain, we all know that homes and commercial buildings can flood, roofs can be torn off shingle by shingle, and HVAC systems can be ruined. When storm damage happens, you want to respond quickly by calling storm damage restoration specialists. Structures with damage and standing water can be immediately affected; therefore, it makes sense to act quickly when Mother Nature directs her wrath on any building in her path. Call SERVPRO of Wilson County for your cleanup needs. 

How Storm Damage Restoration Specialists Make Things Right  

When a powerful storm or tornado damages your home or business, you must call storm damage restoration contractors immediately. The longer water stands inside a structure, the more problematic it becomes. Specialized technicians will go right to work evaluating your situation and preparing the restoration process. Details may vary, but repairs generally follow these steps:  

  1. Expert assessment – The best approach to repairing storm or tornado damage, especially water damage, is evaluating the extent of the contamination.   
  1. Efficient water removal – The removal process can be tricky because water easily finds its way into hidden spaces.    
  1. Effective decontamination – Depending on the circumstances, you may need to address a couple of things. Mold and mildew can grow quickly when the conditions are right. Persistent dampness after a storm creates a conducive situation for this unhealthy growth.  
  1. Safe debris removal – Shingles, glass, wood, and damaged vinyl siding are some of the materials that might need to be hauled away. Of course, if water permeates well into the structure, there will be waterlogged furniture and flooring to remove and wet drywall panels to tear out.  
  1. Handle interior and exterior repair work – A storm damage restoration contractor can replace drywall, flooring, cabinets, roof, and any other areas requiring patching or replacing.  

Understanding the complexity of dealing with extensive storm and flood damage makes it easy to see why storm damage restoration services are so necessary. That said, you can take steps to reduce the disruption that storms and floods cause at home or your business.  

Preparing for Storms 

Fortunately, there are many pieces of information and advice to access when trying to learn how to deal with tornado or storm damage. Preparation is key. If your area is vulnerable to flooding or tornadoes, have an emergency plan in place. Know where your insurance information is, along with other legal documents. You may need that information in the wake of a strong storm. After the storm hits, be prepared to clean up by having the phone number of a storm damage cleanup service on hand. 

Severe Flooding Requires Professional Services 

Tornado damage invariably introduces water into your home or business, leading to many problems. Wood warps and begins to rot. Fabrics, upholstery, carpets, and rugs disintegrate and can be a growth medium for mold, mildew, and bacteria. Water can quickly damage wood flooring and framing materials. Waterlogged drywall must be removed because it will fall apart and support mold growth. Additionally, there can be further contamination by hazardous chemicals in surging or stagnant water.  

Those issues become more serious if a wide storm system causes serious flooding and knocks out the area’s electrical grid. While local authorities work to restore power, your waterlogged property waits. The longer waterlogged interiors sit, the more chance for permanent damage. 

As water stays in the home, it seeps into places out of sight and is effectively unreachable without tearing up the interior. Storm damage restoration specialists will know how to reach those inaccessible spaces and dry them out, knock down mold growth, or remove material that cannot be saved.  

Lastly, even if an excellent job of removing the water and drying the building’s interior is achieved, there is still the issue of possible contamination. This is a more significant risk after flood water enters your home or business because raw sewage can carry microbes and chemicals into your home or business. These issues are best handled by storm damage restoration contractors who know the challenges of dealing with water damage and how to keep things from worsening.  

When Storm Damage Happens, Call in the Experts  

When spring weather causes flooding and other storm damage, the cleanup must begin immediately. That is the only way to prevent further damage. If you have suffered storm damage at your home or business, call the storm damage restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Wilson County at 615-449-5000. We can respond to storm damage in Wilson County 24/7 and call on a disaster recovery team.

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