January and February are Flood Season!

7/18/2021 (Permalink)

Historically Sacramento’s worse floods and storms have been in January and February SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda wants everyone in the community to be prepared and safe during flooding season.

During Flood Safety Tips

• If you can safely, turn off all utilities to your home before leaving.
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
• Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.
• If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water.
• If there is a downed power line Stay away and keep others away from them. Call 9-1-1 immediately to report the location of a downed line.

After Flooding

• Return home only if your area has been cleared to reenter by local Police and Fire Departments.
• Avoid moving water.
• Stay away from damaged areas and any areas under water, unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organization.
• Red Cross provides great information on what to do after a flood and has numbers available for help.
• We are here to help you every step of the way

Remember, SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda is here for you. We want everyone to be safe and will help answer questions and concerns you may have about flooding and coverage in your area. You can give us a call at 916-991-1522. We have a trained professional available 24/7 for all emergencies.