Facts about water damage

A Flood...The One Emergency You Did Not Plan For
Unless you live by an ocean or untamed river, you probably never thought you would be the victim of a flood. In fact, over two hundred million dollars are paid out annually by insurance companies for floods caused by washing machine hose failures alone. Frozen pipes, ice dams, toilet and sink overflows, water heaters, and broken pipes contribute to the two billion dollars in homeowner claims paid every year. Fortunately most water losses are covered by your homeowner's policy. But you must do your part. Your responsibility starts the minute you notice the flood. You must take whatever immediate action you can to minimize the loss. These actions will not interfere with the willingness of your insurance company to pay the claim. So let's get busy...the sooner your home gets dried, the less the final loss.Safety first! Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not step into a flooded space unless all power to that area is off.