Flood Water Prevention Tips from SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley

3/14/2019 (Permalink)

The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to heavy rainfall.  Unfortunately, heavy rainfall can lead to an increase chance of flood water getting inside of your home resulting in water damage.  Luckily, SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley has a few tips for you to help prevent flood water from getting inside of you house.

• Know if you are in a high-risk flood zone.
• Keep sand bags handy to help divert water away from your house.
• Confirm that your sump pump works correctly.
• Reseal your basement to keep water from seeping in
• Make sure that drains move away from your house

You’re not always going to be able to prevent flood damage to your house which is why you have your locally owned and operated SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley. We are available for all of your water damage needs at 503-652-3997. We will make it “Like it never even happened.”