Water Damage Expert Gives Step By Step Instructions For Flood Victims

    OVIEDO, FL, April 27, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Spring and summer always bring floods in different parts of the United States, but one water damage restoration company wants to help people get prepared before they happen.

"Floods are always devastating to someone, whether it's a single homeowner or an entire community," says George Archer, CEO of The Restoration Express.

Calling a water damage restoration company is the first thing a homeowner should do. Mold begins to grow 24 to 48 hours after something has been wet, so when flood waters set in a house for days, just the humidity inside the home could affect surfaces that did not come into contact with the water itself. Aside from the mold damage floods cause, the waters also bring in a number of contaminants, including sewage, chemicals, spent motor oils, and more.

"Waiting to call a water damage restoration company can be devastating to your property, since not calling soon enough can result in FEMA condemning your property as unlivable," says George. "It's happened to hundreds of homeowners who wanted to wait on FEMA to inspect their property, but it really doesn't have to happen to anyone."

While sandbagging isn't always able to hold back all of the water brought in by a flood, the cost of it may be covered by federal emergency funds if there is enough damage reported in the county the property is located in. Reporting damage to your local emergency management is extremely important, because making the report could help everyone in your local area obtain the funds necessary to begin restoring their property. In order to get assistance from FEMA, damage must first be reported to local officials who then pass the information along to FEMA.

"Reporting the damage to your local officials is the very next thing you should do," states George. "Right after you call a water damage restoration company, the damage should be reported as soon as possible to ensure both you and the rest of your community get the help you need."

About The Restoration Express

The Restoration Express is a full service water damage restoration company offering a number of services including fire damage restoration, document drying, pet odor removal, mold remediation, and more. You can visit their website at http://www.the-restoration-express.com

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