Unless you live by
an ocean or untamed river, you probably never thought you would be the victim
of a flood. In fact, over two hundred million dollars are paid out annually
by insurance companies for floods caused by washing machine hose failures
alone. Frozen pipes, ice dams, toilet and sink overflows, water heaters, and
broken pipes contribute to the two billion dollars in homeowner claims paid
every year.
Fortunately
most water losses are covered by your homeowner's
policy. But you must do your part.
Your responsibility starts the minute you notice the flood. You
must take whatever immediate action you can to minimize the loss. These actions
will not interfere with the willingness of your insurance company to pay the
claim. So let's get busy...the sooner your home gets dried, the less the final
loss.
Safety first! Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do
not step into a flooded space unless all power to that area is
off.
Next
move--call a certified Water Out Contractor.
