Hibbing Home Suffers Water Damage From Recent Flooding?
4/25/2023 (Permalink)
Our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing witnesses firsthand the damage flooding can do to a home or commercial business. Flooding becomes a potential threat as the snow melts and spring rains fall. Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for preparing for a flood:
Actions
- Protect your property from floodwaters and purchase flood insurance
- Plan for sheltering where you are and for evacuation
- Evacuate if advised
- Seek high ground (flash floods) or stay on high ground
- Avoid walking or driving in floodwaters, Turn Around, Don’t Drown®
- Depth and velocity are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through flood waters
- Know how to avoid injury from debris, contaminated water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and damaged buildings and infrastructure
- Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that have been flooded
Protect Yourself
- Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water
- Determine your best protection based on the type of flooding
- Evacuate if told to do so
- Move to higher ground or a higher floor
- Stay where you are
Call Us Today!
When you have flood damage in your home or business in Hibbing, our local team in Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing can help. Our technicians are on call 24 hours a day to assist you. Call us today at 218-999-9799.
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