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Record Snow Pack In Utah May Lead To Flooding And Water Damage
It’s Not Too Late To Get Flood Insurance

Salt Lake City, Utah, 4/27/2011 — The snow pack in most of Utah is greater than the levels at the same time in 1983, the year of the infamous floods. This condition does not insure that there will be wide spread flooding, but if the weather continues to be wet and cold adding to the snow pack, the sudden temperature raise can cause the runoff to be very high. Another contributing factor is the water soaked ground. When the ground is soaked, it is unable to absorb the additional runoff.

Also, when the ground is soaked, the pressure from the ground water is finding it’s way into many basements that have not had water problems before. Ground water is hard to “turn off”. A sump pump is the common method of dealing with ground water problems. If your neighbors have sump pumps and you don’t, you may want to consider getting one, fast! If the water is already coming into your basement, deal with the water damage the best you can while you scramble to have a sump pump installed. If you have a sump pump, make sure your home owners insurance covers a sump pump problem or failure. Beware of caps on this coverage, and add more coverage if necessary.

Normal home owners insurance will cover water damage events that originate inside the home, but not surface or ground water that enters the home. This coverage is available as a separate policy. It is called flood insurance and is underwritten by the federal government. Most insurance agents sell flood insurance. These are your options to protect you against the possible damage from flooding. Evaluate your situation and location and act quickly. There will be thousands of homes affected over the next few weeks.

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Basement floods are usually very devastating. The short term effects consist of damaged properties and dangers that it poses to life and limb. But there is certainly a long term result which could be equally – if not more – devastating: mold. So how are you able to eliminate mold after your basement floods? Here are the issues to keep in mind:

1. Dry and dehumidify the flooded basement
Mold is induced by moisture. That’s why it’s crucial to dry your flooded basement immediately. Remove any standing water as this can absolutely help the mold reproduce. It is possible to then dehumidify your basement.

2. Wash and dry out affected textiles
This is up there on the priority list. Textiles that are affected by drinking water like towels, drapes, bedding and the like must be washed and dried immediately to reduce the risk of mold buildup. If items such as carpets, mattresses, appliances, books, and others are damaged beyond repair or already have mold buildup on them, it is recommended you contact your local authorities for proper disposal. Do NOT store it in a corner for later disposal.

3. Clean all surfaces
Clean and dry all of the surfaces in your basement and other affected areas. All individuals that were in the affected areas should wash up right away. Sanitize and wash down the surfaces with clean water and dry out immediately.

These are steps to take to help reduce the chances of mold when your basement floods. Unfortunately, there’s a possibility that you won’t be able to check everything. You may miss something that could result in mold buildup. So what is there that you can do? It is recommended you contact a qualified technician that specializes in mold removal. They have a trained eye, along with specialized state-of-the-art testing equipment. They also possess the required expertise and knowledge to remove mold following a basement flood. Here are some things they can do to avoid mold buildup:

1. Advanced water extraction and area dehumidifying
This is crucial to avoid mold buildup. The technicians should have state-of-the-art methods to make certain the water extraction and dehumidifying process are going to be efficient and, most importantly of all, effective.

2. Disposal of mold and restoration of property
Professional technicians should possess the expertise of knowing what can be salvaged and what cannot. If a particular item is salvageable, they will do what they can to salvage it; otherwise, due to the risk of mold, they will most likely recommend it be destroyed.

Should you not take care of these issues right away following a flood, mold buildup is very likely. It’s even more difficult and expensive to eliminate mold than it is to avoid it. With these tips on ways to avoid mold during a basement flood, you can help prevent headaches that mold can bring. Get more information about mold prevention.

Utah is like many states. Many insurance companies don’t cover mold, but do cover water damage as long as it is related to a covered event. This more often than not leads to a dilemma. Mold comes from dampness and time, and is often a direct result of unresolved flood or water damage. So just where do you draw the line? Where does water damage end, and mold begin? If everything is dry, but there is mold, plus there is no dampness, so in the mind of the insurance company, there is no mitigation needed. The mold is an issue of course, and there may be swollen, weakened, disfigured or stained materials. If there was a covered water damage event, all of the damage is potentially covered, aside from the mold; assuming, of course, the mold is excluded from the insurance policy.

The lesson of the day, of course, is to act on a water damage event quickly and dry everything as quickly as possible.

If there is mold present, and materials are wet from a recent covered event, it is advised that you consult a mold professional; there are plenty of options available.