Tips for Managing Flood Damage in the Town of Poughkeepsie Year Round

4/9/2019 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO when there is water, water everywhere!

SERVPRO Helps with Town of Poughkeepsie Flood Damage Year Round

Flood damage in the Town of Poughkeepsie can strike at any time of year. Winter storms can carry just as much destructive power as inclement weather in the summertime, potentially causing localized or widespread flood damage in your home. We tailor our treatments to the weather conditions present at the time of the accident, and while many of our processes remain the same, some key differences make many winter flood damage incidents an extra challenge for even the most experienced SERVPRO technicians.  

What Stays the Same  

Widespread damage to ground-level furniture and appliances as well as flooring materials characterizes summertime flood damage in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Wintertime flood damage is similar; as no amount wind and snow can make gravity (and water) flow in reverse. Most of our drying and restoration efforts stay concentrated on flooring materials and anything below them, as these are the areas most prone to sustain long-term damage. We also must go through the same processes of drying and restoration, as cold weather cannot make an area dry any faster.  

How Winter Restorations Differ  

With cold weather comes additional consequences for flood damages of all severity. As water freezes, it expands, making temperature control vital to prevent massive structural damage from occurring. Because power can be knocked out during a storm, this means we may have to find other ways to heat your home while drying it out. Any part of your home that has frozen over may be much harder to repair and restore as ice crystals cause physical damage to the structure. Frozen power lines can also present significant safety hazards even with protective equipment. Whatever of the time of year or current weather conditions, we make sure to approach every flood damage call with care and appropriate safety precautions.  

SERVPRO of NW & SE Dutchess County protects against flood damages to local communities on a 24/7 basis. Call us as soon as possible after a disaster at (845) 635-4550.

The Town of Poughkeepsie was established in 1788.  Read more here.