What should I do after a flood incident occurs at my place of Business?

5/29/2020 (Permalink)

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Commercial Flood Damage

How Long Should it Take For a Commercial Business to Recover From a Flood?

While Flood damage Causes Comparable Harm to Residential Properties and Business Premises in Setauket, it Can Take Longer for Commercial Properties to Return to Safe Use. Qualified Professionals Help you Recover your Business Faster.

Why does flooding cause temporary closure of a business?

As a premises manager, it is your responsibility to provide safe working conditions for staff and customers. When commercial flood damage hits your Setauket business, it may pose a threat to your staff's working conditions. Floodwaters are typically categorized as blackwater because they can carry human pathogens, muds, raw sewage, or animal carcasses into the premises. SERVPRO technicians enter flooded properties wearing a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure they are not adversely affected by Blackwater contamination. 

How do you dispose of blackwater damage on commercial premises?

- Remove any items in close contact with water including building materials

- Set aside fabrics or other textiles that may be salvageable

- Place building materials into double-sealed bags to transport them out of the property

- Dispose of the sealed materials at the wastewater facility

How do I know if my business is safe after blackwater intrusion?

Restoring a contaminated building can take time. Standing water needs pumping out of the property as well as safe disposal in waste waterways. Any materials in the construction of the building are usually non-salvageable. However, ensuring that property returns to a sanitary state is one of the essential tasks for a professional restorer. SERVPRO technicians use industrial chemical agents to destroy potential bacteria and viruses. Often, performing cleaning several times over to ensure there are no contaminated residues. Once a technician gives you the all-clear, it is safe to return to regular working conditions.

Tackling flood intrusion can take several weeks, contact SERVPRO of Port Jefferson at (631) 476-5300.

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