Flood Safety

8/12/2019 (Permalink)

Floods in America are the most common natural disasters that can happen in a blink of an eye. There is a risk of being hit by a flood regardless of the region you live in; near the coastline, near a river/lake, or even in a desert there is always a potential to be hit by a flood. Other natural disasters have season, but a flood can happen regardless of the season.

When a flood happens there are a few terms you should know so you can stay safe.

Flood watch: Means that the weather has all the right things to develop into a flood. And you should be ready to evacuate if needed.

Flood warning: Means that there is a flood getting ready to occur or is moving into your area, and if advised to evacuate to do so immediately.

Flash Flood warning: Means there is a potential for a rapid flooding and to be cautions if advised evacuate immediately and look for higher ground.

After the flood passes if your home is damaged during the flooding call SERVPRO® of Mt. Laurel/Moorestown 856-778-4055, and let the professionals make it, “Like it never even happened.”