Washington DC Saw Record Rainfall In 2020, SERVPRO of Washington DC Was There To Help

3/25/2021 (Permalink)

If your Washington DC basement ever looks like this, call SERVPRO of Washington DC (202) 737-8776

Washington DC saw less snow in 2020 but lots of rain

With records going back to 1871 the average rainfall for Washington DC is 39.74 inches a year. In 2020 Washington DC was recorded to have had 57.34 inches according to the National Weather Service. That is a lot of stormy weather and increased chances for flooding and water damage.

SERVPRO of Washington DC specializes in storm and flood damage restoration. Our crews are highly trained and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.

When dealing with any type of water damage situation there are a few steps you can follow that will help you:

Do as thorough an assessment as possible of all property that has sustained damages from the event. Look behind appliances, lift up carpeting, check the crawl spaces, and make sure you are using a light source that allows you to see exactly what is going on.

If you find items that are damaged beyond repair or will not dry out properly, get rid of them immediately to avoid mold from taking hold.

Take pictures of all your findings, no matter how small. Once things dry out, you will have no evidence of what has happened, and that might create a challenge when attempting to recoup losses.

Using fans and dehumidifiers in enclosed spaces are an efficient way to alleviate damp and moist circumstances quickly and thoroughly before mold can set in.

Contact government officials if the damage comes from a city or county source, and give them as much information as you can. Stay onsite to walk them through your property if at all possible, and share pictures with them if they ask.

Get in touch with your homeowner’s insurance company and send them all the documentation and images that you have collected.

Be clear and precise, describing every instance of damage thoroughly and completely so that all records will be accurate.

Once all the information has been shared with the above entities, make arrangements to allow your property to dry out completely. Keep an eye open for mold colonies taking hold.

Since we are locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is extremely important. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces the restoration cost.

Resources to Handle Floods and Storms

When storms hit Washington DC we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster.

Have Storm or Flood Damage? Call Us Today 202-737-8776