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byAlma Abell
If all you have done is spilt quite a lot of water onto your extremely valuable antique oriental carpet then you might panic for a second or two but, in reality, dealing with such possible damage does not really fall under the auspices of Water Damage Restoration In South Jersey. What we are looking at here is the need for anyone responsible for a home (or any other type of building or premises) to have a flood disaster plan ready to arrange water damage restoration for South Jersey properties.
South Jersey is not a hard and fast geographical description but it more or less covers the area lying between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. Rain (or snow) falls on South Jersey on average for 120 days every year but is not usually likely to cause flooding. However, all of New Jersey can experience “nor’easters”, which might generate floods from time to time. Hurricanes are rare, but, it should be remembered that New Jersey was severely hit by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Storm Related Flooding
Should this happen to your premises the problem is not simply water entry. In any flood, all sorts of mud, debris and even sewerage can come pouring into a building which will need a massive cleanup once it all recedes. Your flood plan should include having the phone number of a company specialising in Water Damage Restoration In South Jersey handily available along with your other emergency numbers.
Other Causes Of Water Damage
These days, household appliances like washing machines and dishwashers are all programmed to run automatically. Put in the dirty items, set the dial and go out and leave them alone – on return they will have finished and all you have to do is unload the washer. But, what happens if the hose feeding water to the washer should burst while you are away? Unless the machine is located in a fully tiled and well drained area at a lower level than the rest of the building; water will soon escape under doors and into the rest of the premises where it will soak into carpets, soft furnishings, etc.
Hot air blowers can eventually dry out most of the water but many things will remain damp for quite some time which will encourage mold colonies to grow on them. Unless you want mold and possible rot damage, you may well need to use that emergency call out number for the Water Damage Restoration In South Jersey specialists. Also, make sure that everyone knows where the master stop cock is so that they can turn off the water supply when needed. Plan ahead and restoration should be easy to arrange.