Flash Flooding in Mission Valley?

2/15/2022 (Permalink)

We mitigate storm damage 24-hours a day in San Diego.

Do you know how to stay safe during a flood? SERVPRO^® of Mission Valley East is a trusted leader in storm damage mitigation and restoration. Here are some tips for staying safe during a flood from the American Red Cross:

Indoor safety

• Turn off the power and water mains if instructed to do so by local authorities

• Boil tap water until water sources have been declared safe

• Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain dangerous insects or animals

• Continue listening to local area radio, NOAA radio, or TV stations for the latest information and updates

• Don’t use gas or electrical appliances that have been flooded

• Dispose of any food that comes into contact with floodwater

Outdoor safety

• Don’t walk, swim or drive through floodwater. Just six inches of fast-flowing water can knock you over, and two feet will float a car

• If caught on a flooded road with rapidly rising waters, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground

• Don’t walk on beaches or riverbanks

• Don’t allow children to play in or near floodwater

• Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain dangerous insects or animals.

• Stay out of areas subject to flooding. Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc., can become filled with water.

Call Us Today!

When your Mission Valley home or commercial business needs storm damage services, SERVPRO^® of Mission Valley East’s team of technicians on-call 24-hours a day, every day. Call us today at 619-303-3599.

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