Learn More About Flooding

8/13/2020 (Permalink)

Even if you live in a low risk area, it's important to remember that anywhere it rains, you can experience flooding. Below are a 6 quick facts to learn more about flooding. 

Quick facts to learn more about flooding: 

1. All 50 states are subject to flash floods. No region is safe from flooding.

2. 5. Flooding is caused by heavy rains, snow melt runoffs, flash floods, or mudflows. 

3.To stay safe during a flood, go to the highest ground of floor possible. If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water.

4. Floods are the most widespread natural disaster aside from wildfires.

5. In preparation for a flood, it is important to stock up on first aid items, non-perishable foods, battery operated radio for weather reports, 3 gallons of water for 3 days, extra batteries, and personal hygiene items. 

6. Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 20 feet high.

Don't forget that you can count on SERVPRO of Western Lehigh County to be there to help with all the after affect cleanup. This means removing any standing water, properly drying the water damaged areas, and making sure no mold begins to grow.