Flash Flooding Can Close North Tonawanda Businesses in a Matter of Minutes

5/20/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial buildings with water damage restoration needs, need the help of SERVPRO. We will be onsite and ready for action 4 hours of the initial call

SERVPRO provides flood damage service that helps North Tonawanda shops open up as soon as possible

Storms can cause flash flooding that sends massive amounts of water raging through local businesses. Safety is the main priority when dealing with contaminated water, and SERVPRO takes that very seriously. 

Contaminated Water Emergency Services

When SERVPRO arrives at your business in North Tonawanda, flood damage control begins with emergency services. Our technicians perform the following actions:

• Address Safety Hazards – We post signs and wear the proper PPE. Tarp roofs, shut off utilities, and deal with any other immediate safety issues.
• Disinfect Impacted Areas – we spray an EPA-registered disinfectant directly on affected areas.
• Provide Containment – Not always needed, but we contain the contaminated water if there is a danger of it spreading.
• Remove Standing Silt & Debris - If necessary, we use shovels and rakes.
• Remove Excess Water – We remove it from carpeting and other flooring using the appropriate extractors.
• Evaluate Content & Structure – This allows us to determine if they can be decontaminated and restored or if they must be disposed of and replaced. Porous material typically needs to be disposed of when in contact with contaminated water.

This is just the beginning of what we do when we provide emergency services for water damage. Sewage cleanup is a must after flooding. SERVPRO of Eastern Niagara County provides flood restoration to help you get back in business quickly. Contact us at (716) 694-7776.