La Mirada Residents Prepare Their Homes for Heavy Rain?

11/7/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Orange County.

Our local Buena Park team is a trusted leader in water and storm damage restoration services. For years, La Mirada residents have relied on us to restore their property damage. Here are some tips for things you can and should not do while waiting for professional assistance to arrive:

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place
• Gather loose items from floors

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place
• Hang furs and leather goods
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don't use television or other household appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

When heavy rains flood your La Mirada home or commercial business, our local team in Buena Park is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 714-523-9119.

SERVPRO® of Buena Park is independently owned and operated.