3 Things You Can Do: Commercial Storm Damage

11/28/2022 (Permalink)

Storms can leave commercial buildings with significant storm or water damage, which makes minimizing further damage of the utmost importance.

In the event that your commercial property endures a storm that leaves your building with storm or water damage, minimizing further damage is of the utmost importance. Focusing on being proactive during the downtime before help arrives can be especially beneficial. Continue reading to learn more about 3 things you can do to protect your commercial property before the storm damage restoration experts get there.

1. Stay Away from the Affected Area

When standing water and electricity meet, there is a risk for electrocution. Therefore, it is imperative that people stay out of areas that have experienced water damage, especially if there are electrical appliances, wiring, or outlets in the space, which is common for rooms in commercial buildings. While keeping people out of affected areas, it is also important to refrain from turning on the lights or even unplugging electrical appliances, as these actions can be dangerous.

2. Turn Off the Water Source & Breakers

Another way to protect yourself and others working in your commercial building safe from electrical shock is by shutting off the water source and turning off the breakers immediately upon discovering water damage from a storm.

3. Protect Your Building’s Belongings

Commercial properties house many valuable items, including documents, equipment, retail items, and other products. In order to prevent further water damage to these items, it is beneficial to move valuables away from water damaged areas to facilitate drying and assess them for damage as soon as possible.

Call SERVPRO Team Wall for Commercial Storm Restoration Services

Whenever a storm – big or small – strikes, commercial property owners have valid cause for concern due to the stress and challenges that storm damage can cause. However, you can find peace of mind by trusting SERVPRO Team Wall and our storm damage restoration professionals. Call your local SERVPRO location, SERVPRO of Hunt Valley and Harford County, at (410) 229-0012 for more information about our Commercial Storm Restoration offerings. Looking to learn more about how SERVPRO can help your commercial property? Check out the pages dedicated to our other related offerings, from Commercial Water Restoration to general Commercial Restoration services, on our website. Lastly, our Large Loss Disaster Recovery Team can be of assistance in the event of larger storm events, as we have an extensive network of teams located across the country, offering services 24/7. Don’t hesitate – call SERVPRO right away to restore your commercial property to its preloss condition and prevent further damage.