Protect Your Home in a Storm

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

Living close to the Jersey Shore is a dream for many, but comes with added risks. If your home is one of many in a flood zone, you should be taking extra precautions to minimize your risk of flood damage after a storm.

Protect Your Home

An active storm season in New Jersey can test the boundaries of your home but you don't have to give up what is otherwise a fantastic location to live. While you may not be able to fully prevent your residence from flooding, there are several ways you can prepare for an upcoming storm:

• Put sandbags out as a barrier against rising water
• Install a sump pump in your basement or the lower level of your home
• Place outlets or sensitive equipment on a shelf or high up on the wall

Have an Evacuation Plan

In some cases, the water may rise so high that you need to leave your home. That's why it's also a good idea to have an evacuation plan.

Buy insurance

If your home is in a flood zone, you need to purchase flood insurance. This coverage isn't usually part of a homeowners' policy, so you'll need to purchase it separately. If your insurance company doesn't offer flood insurance, get a referral for a company that does from the National Flood Insurance Program.

Plan for remediation with SERVPRO

Flooding can cause serious damage to your home and health. Be sure to have contact information for your local flood restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel on hand. Our team of experts can quickly assess your home's storm damage and provide an estimate on repairs and remediation.

No Job Too Small or Large for Our SERVPRO Team

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with storm damage. With a growing team of experienced technicians and cutting-edge techniques for water removal and flood cleaning, SERVPRO is always ready to help when you need it.

Need Help with Storm or Flood Damage?

Call us today at (732) 290-3170.