You hear the weather forecast mention rain in southern Utah.  You think… nice, it will be good to get some moisture.  However, in southern Utah and Nevada, when it rains…it POURS!

Before a flood

To reduce the likelihood of flood damage

• Put weather protection sealant around basement windows and the base of ground-level doors.
• Install the drainage for downspouts a sufficient distance from your residence to ensure that water moves away from the building.
• Consider installing a sump pump and zero reverse flow valves in basement floor drains.
• Do not store your important documents in the basement. Keep them at a higher level, protected from flood damage.

• If a flood is in the forecast

• Turn off basement furnaces and the outside gas valve.
  Take special precautions to safeguard electrical, natural gas or propane heating equipment.If there is enough time, consult your electricity or fuel supplier for instructions on how to proceed. Shut off the electricity only if flooding has not yet begun and the area around the fuse box is completely dry. Stand to the side of the breaker panel and look away from the panel when switching the power off. Have a flashlight with you.
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  If flooding is imminent

  • Move furniture, electrical appliances and other belongings to floors above ground level. Remove toxic substances such as pesticides and insecticides from the flood area to prevent pollution. Remove toilet bowls and plug basement sewer drains and toilet connections with a wooden stopper. Disconnect eavestroughs if they are connected to the house sewer.In some cases, homes may be protected with sandbags or polyethylene barriers. Follow instructions from local emergency officials. Do NOT attempt to shut off electricity if any water is present. Water and live electrical wires can be lethal. Leave your home immediately and do not return until authorities indicate it is safe to do so.

WARNING: Water

Flood water can be heavily contaminated with sewage and other pollutants. It can cause sickness and infections. If through colour, odour or taste you suspect that your drinking water has been contaminated, don’t drink it. Household items that have been flood-damaged will have to be discarded according to local regulations.

Sometimes the flood is not that severe but you still have water damage. Call HiCaliber immediately to have all standing water extracted.  HiCaliber is available 24-7 to take your call.  Standing water is not something you want left unattended.  It can cause very costly damages to your flooring and drywall.  If left untreated, bacteria can develop.

The sooner you act on water damage the better!

HiCaliber is locally owned and operated and we take pride in servicing the community.

HiCaliber will work with your home insurance company regarding your flood protection to safeguard less that you’ll be responsible for. Whatever the remainder, HiCaliber has more than fair prices to help you completely restore your home from flooding water damage. Call us for first time response for your floor restoration needs at (435)674-9338 or visit us online at http://801website.com/hicaliber