Severe Storms Can Produce Flooding in Akron, Ohio

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

Our crews had to remove wet drywall and flooring to a basement that flooded in Akron, Ohio.

Devastating storms and tornadoes have destroyed homes and businesses in Ohio this week and more storms are on the way. It is important to always be prepared for severe flooding with these storms. SERVPRO of West Akron is here to help you 24 hours a day to clean up and restore your water damaged home or business to preloss condition.

Here are some things to do to be prepared before the storm water damage happens:

1. Watch for pooling water around the perimeter of your property. If needed, create a channel away from your building.
2. Make sure all gutters are clear of debris and downspouts are directed away from the base of your building.
3. Check sump pumps to make sure they are on and working. People forget to check sump pumps after a power outage.

Here are a few things to do, if your basement starts to flood:

1. Move items that are on the floor to higher ground. Put larger items on blocks.
2. If water rises to electrical outlets than turn off your power. If you can’t reach your electrical box because of the rising water than evacuate immediately and contact an electrician.
3. Remove debris from your storm drains. Clearing the debris will help keep the water flowing away from your property.

If your basement floods in Akron, Ohio it is important to act fast to dry out any wet items, particularly structural materials like walls and flooring. Call SERVPRO of West Akron at 330-867-5723 to extract any water. Our crews have the training and experience to make flood damage “Like it never even happened.”