This is what to do in a flood emergency!
Friday, September 19th, 2008In a recent article “Nationwide provides advice for homeowners affected by floods” practical tips are provided as to what to do in a flood emergency should you have one.
The tips are delivered to you on behalf of the Nationwide Building Society and should be noted in case what has been happening up and down the country should happen to you too.
First of all, get in touch with your insurance company. Above all else, make them aware your home is flooded. If there is a 24 hour helpline, now is the time to use it.
If there is anything you can do to prevent even more damage from occurring, get that underway as soon as possible ensuring permanent work is not being done without at first arranging this with your insurance company.
Although it is tempting to throw out damaged furniture, it is important you hang onto it until the insurance company have inspected it.
Everything that you’ve bought, keep those receipts and for damage limitation move all valuables out of reach of the water. Keep food upstairs out of the way of water damage too.
Do not use gas and electricity or drink tap water until you are told it is safe and pull all furniture away from walls.
Alternative accommodation may be included in your insurance, so make sure you look into that.
Under your comprehensive car insurance, claim for damage to your family vehicle(s).
Once the floods have subsided, these tips should make life that bit easier for those affected. Add oil to hinges and locks. This will prevent corrosion.
Drying out the house will be a lot easier if you keep windows and doors open when it is safe to do so and when you’re around to keep an eye on things. Never leave them open if you have to go out.
Once the insurance company have visited you, you will be free to remove any carpet or floor coverings as well as washing the walls and surfaces down with disinfectant.
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