How to Deal With Flood Water Damage
HoseShop is a business that is based in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, meaning we have first hand experience of the kind of damage and disruption that can be caused by flooding, such as the floods that have hit the UK hard over the past month or so, and with increasing frequency in the last few years.
Because of this, and the clients that we have helped out over the years with our specialist hoses, then we are experts at when it comes to advice and help on Dealing With Flood Water Damage. Here we look at some ideas and tips that will help your home or business recover from flood water damage, as well as how to prepare for future incidents.
The first suggestion which we believe to be key, is being prepared. We have been putting together emergency flood pump kits which are designed to be a handy selection of equipment to have on site should flooding be a risk. There is a Petrol Driven Water Pump in the kit allowing you to get to work at removing the water and petrol means that a loss of power isn’t an issue. Alongside this, there is suction hose to pull the water from where it is starting to build up, and a filter to ensure that you don’t damage the pump. Layflat hose is another component which is a versatile easily 
stored type of hose designed to get the water as far away from your property as possible.
Other preparations to consider if you live in an area where flooding is a regular occurrence include having a torch, protective clothing (waterproofs, willies etc) at a place away from where water may rise to. Have a radio and torch of the wind up variety available. Make sure you know the contact details of your insurer in safe place. If it is your home then you should have non perishable food safely stored and plenty of bottled drinking water until you can make it away from the premises or the water subsides. Have a good selection of cleaning products to help decontaminate the area
Some other tips for dealing with flood water damage after the event include avoiding the use of electrical or gas appliances as there may be damage to pipes or cables; call your insurance company immediately; act quickly to clean up when waters have subsided – this means removal of any debris and dirt that will have been left behind by the waters and then using high quality cleaning chemicals to decontaminate the area; wear protective clothing in order to protect yourself from the remnants of the flood water and the chemicals that you are using; when you have cleaned the area, then it is a wise move to invest in an indoor heater or dehumidifier in order to ensure that the area dries out to prevent mould and damp spreading.
For more help and information on dealing with flood water damage, or getting preventative measures in place then contact HoseShop today on 01423 815143 or email us. Alongside this, you can find more about handling the after effects of a flood with this government advice.
