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Flooding restoration | ABC Fox Great Falls - ABC FOX Montana Posted: 30 Mar 2019 02:53 PM PDT With warmer temperatures finally here, flooding has become a major issue for many people across the state. Not only has flooding created an issue when it comes to traveling, but is a costing people thousands of dollars in water damage. Sadly, there isn't a full proof way to prevent water damage when it comes to your home. However, the good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to limit the amount of potential water damage; saving you from an expensive restoration bill. When it comes to the restoration and demolition process that's associated with water damage, you're looking at a bill ranging from $1,200 to $10,000. All in all, the whole process takes anywhere between 3-4 weeks to complete depending on how bad the damage is. In order to protect your belongings and avoid a huge bill, you'll want to move all of your valuables off the ground or somewhere upstairs. Make sure you shut off the electrical outlets where water could potentially rise and have a sump pump or shop vacuum, on hand to help clear any potential water. Lastly, if you do see some flooding inside your home, dry items as quickly as possible and allow as much air flow as you can though the rooms effected. It's important to remember that the flood water is not only dangerous to your home, but your health as well. Flood waters are extremely dirty and can cause potential health issues. In addition to this, if you don't properly dry your walls and insulation, mold can develop and cause even more issues down the road. In the end, it's always safer to call a professional, or at the very least, get an expert's advice.

Floods, food and homes | Local | columbustelegram.com - Columbus Telegram Posted: 28 Mar 2019 03:20 PM PDT As those affected by floodwaters return to their homes, here are safety tips for saving and sanitizing undamaged, water proof food packages that have been exposed to flood waters. First, do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water. Discard any food in damaged cans. Damaged cans are those with swelling, leakage, punctures, holes, fractures, extensive rusting or denting. Discard any food and beverage that is not in a waterproof container if there is any chance it came into contact with flood water. Food containers that are not waterproof include those with screw-caps, twist caps, snap lids, pull tops, and crimped caps. Discard cardboard juice/milk/baby formula boxes and home canned goods that came into contact with flood water. Food containers that are waterproof include undamaged, commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and retort pouches such as flexible, shelf-stable juice or seafood pouches. To save and sanitize undamaged, commercially prepared food in all-metal cans and retort pouches, use the following practices. Remove labels from containers if they are the removable kind. Removable labels will harbor bacteria and dirt they've encountered. Keep track of what each container is and the expiration date to re-label. Use a permanent marker. Make sure it does not wash off during cleaning and sanitizing. Brush or wipe away any dirt. Be sure to wash the cans or pouches thoroughly with soap and water using hot water if available. Then thoroughly rinse after washing with water that is safe for drinking. If not rinsed, dirt or residual soap will reduce the effectiveness of chlorine sanitation. There are two ways to then sanitize cans and pouches. Either place the containers in water and allow the water to come to a boil, then boil for two minutes. The other method is to place the containers in a solution of 1 cup unscented household bleach mixed with 5 gallons of water and soak for 15 minutes. Remember to use bleach as recommended. More is not better. Chlorine can be harsh to hands and is a carcinogen. Use these chemicals as the label specifies. Do not mix Chlorine bleach with other chemicals, including dish detergent, ammonia or vinegar. Chlorine mixed with ammonia can cause a deadly gas. Ammonia may be in cleaning agents. Be sure to air dry cans or pouches for a minimum of one hour before opening or storing. Finally, re-label cans or pouches with permanent marker as needed including the expiration date. These items should be used as soon as possible. If you have home with flood damage, Extension has science based resources to help. If you are dealing with cleanup of a flooded home, here are some key points from the resources listed at the end of this article. Continue reading your article with a digital subscription. Loading&hellp; Thanks for reading. Returning a home to normal will take time. Assume air quality is not good until all flood damaged items are thoroughly dried or removed from the house. Infants, pregnant women and people with health problems should avoid the flooded area until cleanup is complete. While removing and cleaning objects, wear sturdy shoes, gloves and a protective mask. Wash your hands with soap and uncontaminated water thoroughly and as often as possible. This is especially important before handling food, eating, or smoking. Use antibacterial soap on your hands. Avoid biting your nails. Until your local water company, utility, or public health department declares your water source safe, purify your water, not only for drinking and cooking, but also for washing any part of the body or dishes. Contact your public health department or Nebraska Extension for information on purifying water. Be sure to remove all materials that were contaminated by flood waters. Those that cannot be cleaned, dried out or repaired are best discarded. Flood water contains bacteria and other contaminants. All upholstered furniture and mattresses contaminated by flood water should be discarded. If an upholstered furniture piece is valuable, the stuffing and upholstering will need to be replaced. Solid wood, metal and plastic furniture may be cleaned and restored. Hose off any mud, clean, sanitize and let dry completely out of direct sunlight. Undamaged, commercially-prepared foods in all-metal cans can be saved if you remove the labels, thoroughly wash the cans, rinse them, and then disinfect them with a sanitizing solution consisting of 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of potable water. Then re-label containers with a marker, including the expiration date. Discard flood-contaminated wooden cutting boards and spoons, plastic utensils, baby bottles, nipples, and pacifiers. Thoroughly wash metal and ceramic pans, utensils, and dishes with hot soapy water and sanitize by boiling them in clean water or by immersing them for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 tsp chlorine bleach/quart water. Flooded carpets, rugs and carpet pads are best discarded and replaced. Dry the subfloor thoroughly with proper ventilation and dehumidifiers. If new carpet is installed while subflooring is damp, it can mildew. Wood submerged in water will absorb a large amount of water. Moisture in the wood may contain microorganisms that can make you sick over the long run. Repairing or rebuilding too quickly after a flood can cause continuing problems such as mold growth, insect infestations, and deterioration of the wood and wall coverings. It may take weeks for the wood to be adequately dry to do repairs or close a wall that needed to be opened for drying. The drying time will vary depending on the initial moisture content and drying conditions. To know when wood is dry enough, test with a wood moisture meter. The Extension office in Platte County will have moisture meters available for check out. Do-it-yourselfers may also be able to borrow or rent a meter from a hardware store or a lumberyard. Wood should have a moisture content of less than 13 percent before drywall, paneling or other coverings are placed on the wood. If a contractor is doing the work, homeowners should have the contractor verify with a meter the wood is dry.

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