- Ear covering/plugs
- Helmet
- Heavy work gloves
- N95 masks
- Protective clothing
- Safety glasses
- Waterproof boots
- Be extra careful when checking all damages even if they're inside your home.
- Do not walk barefoot inside the house.
- Record all items or things damaged and missing.
- Do not touch any wet electrical equipment or device.
- Check device or appliance
- Check for fire damage
- Check HVAC systems
- Review for gas leaks
- Examine for water / moisture damage
- Rooftops for damaged, missing and lifted shingles
- Walls and ceilings for discoloration and chippings
- Attics for damages and cracks
- Sidings and windows for dents and punctures
- Panes and frames for shatters and small breaks
- Always stay cautious when checking around.
- If you have sores or open cuts, never walk on floodwaters; the chance of infection is high.
- Always keep an eye out of potential hazards like broken things, exposed nails or broken glasses.
- Stay away from damaged structures. Damaged structures are potential hazards; let government authorities or inspectors check first for safety reasons.
- Keep away from power lines—watch out and stay away from hanging power lines including water puddles or water that is near the power lines. Call an electric company and report the situation.
- Keep away from stray animals. If you see wild animals in your property, stay away and report them to the local public health department.
- Protect your home from further damage by covering broken windows or damaged shingles with plywood.
- Do what you can to minimize further damage, particularly water and mold damages, which are difficult and costly to repair. Take into consideration hiring the experts in water damage repair services in Cape Coral, Florida if you find molds and water damage.
- If your property is not in good condition, consider staying in a lodging house or staying with friends or relatives temporarily. Return once your home is fixed and it is safe to do so.
- Always use protective gear when cleaning up the interior of the house.
- Make sure to wash, disinfect, and let dry toys before giving them to kids.
- Always clean anything that had contact with floodwaters.
- Stuffed animals and baby toys are difficult to sanitize; throw them out if they can’t be cleaned.
- Always use clean and safe water in cleaning and washing of hands and other parts of the body.
- Do not forget to gear up with protective clothing when cleaning outside.
- Clean up your backyard, garden, or patio with caution.
- Trim and cut dangling leaves, shrubs and trees.
- Never forget to follow good hygiene and handwashing practices after the cleanup.
- Make a good documentation system for claims to homeowner’s insurance.
- Gather and save up all receipts in the construction for home repairs, including labor and materials.
- Make an inventory of damaged personal property.
- List and sort them; include a description of the item, manufacturer name, brand name, date purchased and place of purchase. If available, include photographs or property inventories to support the claims.
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- Bonded and Insured
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- Complete Restorations (Water Damage/Fire Damage/Mold Remediation)
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- State of Florida Residential Contractor’s License #L1607070001182
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