When Do Storm Weary Hicksville Residents Call on the Professionals for Flood Damage Restoration?

4/27/2021 (Permalink)

Storm damage done to your home is not a total loss. SERVPRO has IICRC certified technicians and the experience for any size storm damage relief.

Whether Basement Flooding or Ceiling Leaks Challenge Hicksville Homeowners SERVPRO Has the Solution

Nestled about 17 miles away from Long Island Sound to the north and nearly equidistant from the Atlantic, behind barrier islands, to the south, basement flooding and water cleanup is a Hicksville storm season risk. The potential for significant harm is not remote, with memories of disasters like 2012’s Hurricane Sandy bringing extreme destruction and even loss of life to mind. 

Have Tropical Storms Damaged Hicksville Properties?

Every hurricane season, Hicksville residents watch the path of the giant storms. The intense weather systems create enough sustained energy to track the Atlantic coast, exposing Long Island and other New York communities to severe stormwater damage. Nearly every year, the tail end of these storms sweep through, usually dropping moderate to heavy rain that can lead to the need for Hicksville water clean up. Sometimes the system retains more force, with fierce winds accompanying the rain. For example, on August 4, 2020, substantial wind and water damage to Hicksville struck from Tropical Storm Isaias:

• Wind gusts approaching 80 miles per hour
• Uprooted and toppled trees
• Scattered branches and other debris
• Utility wires downed -- 4,400 residents lost power 

How Did the Hicksville Community Respond to Tropical Storm Isaias?

Firefighters and governmental workers answered more than 150 calls for assistance after the storm passed through Hicksville. One family needed the fire department to assist with evacuation, including saving their dog. Tree stabilization and removal and utility repairs helped residents grasp the extent of the damage. Roofs and exteriors sustained damage and let the rain in, causing waters to rise from both overland flooding and leaking roofs from storm rainfall. 

Who Can Help with Hicksville Water Emergency Services?

Water damage inside Hicksville homes concerns the hamlet’s officials, but ultimately mitigation and remediation are the responsibility of the property owners and their insurance companies. Damage remediation efforts are necessary to ensure properties avoid the ravages of persistent water damage, including the potential for black mold if moisture remains for more than 24 to 48 hours. Where can Hicksville families find flood and water damage restoration for their homes? SERVPRO is the basement flooding and water cleanup expert.

What Can Hicksville Flood Victims Expect from the SERVPRO Team?

If you are struggling with the consequences of high winds and torrential rains after a storm in Hicksville, basement flooding cleanup and water damage repairs throughout your home are on your agenda. The SERVPRO team comes to the rescue with highly-trained crews and state-of-the-art equipment, following a research-based protocol that gets your home back to "Like it never even happened,” fast. SERVPRO Storm damage remediation begins with a thorough assessment:

• Safety Hazard Evaluation
• Hazard Control
• Containment
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Water and Moisture Detection and Metering
• Water Quality Determination
• Sewer Backup
• Overland Flooding into Basement

What Are the Post-Assessment Steps SERVPRO Takes for Hicksville Flood Damage Abatement?

Once SERVPRO determines the extent and location of the storm-related flood damage in your Hicksville home, strict adherence to best practices promulgated by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) inform the response. Everything from ceiling repairs from water damage to basement flooding cleanup could be on the list, including secondary damage if recovery faced delays because of safety issues outside or inside your Hicksville home.

• Water Removal Services
• Sewage Cleanup
• Water Damage Restoration
• Water Damage Repairs
• Mold Inspections, Remediations, and Removal

Although your home withstands many weather events, if severe storms cause basement flooding damage, SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview is on alert, waiting with prepared crews and fully stocked service vehicles. Call us at (516) 733-1800 for your flood damage needs.