Pawtucket Flood Information

8/23/2018 (Permalink)

According to FloodSmart.gov, “floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States. Flooding causes damage and destruction across regions nationwide, wiping out homes and businesses.” At SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island, our crews are ready to come and service your home in case of a flood, 24 hours/7 days a week. We make ourselves available for you and your family because we understand that heavy rains can occur anytime throughout the year. One step that is as important as having a SERVPRO Ready Plan in place is understanding your risk in the first place.

Outlined by FloodSmart.gov, there are three significant types of damages that can occur when heavy rainstorms begin. These include:

Flash Floods

“A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas in less than six hours.” Flash floods have the ability and strength to take down trees, damage buildings, and even bridges.

Mudflows

“Mudflows are rivers of liquid and flowing mud on the surface of normally dry land, often caused by a combination of brush loss and subsequent heavy rains.” These types of damages are in fact covered by flood insurance, but should be noted as different from landslides and slope failures.

Levees & Dams

Designed to protect against flooding, Leeves and Dams can decay over time, making them an extreme risk when there is extensive rainfall.

At SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island, we care about our local community as well as all of those that live in the area. If you have any questions, or would like to contact one of our professionals, please call (401) 949-9955 or visit our website!

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Information for this blog was taken from FloodSmart.gov. For more information pertaining to this matter, please visit the aforementioned link.