Your Home is More at Risk to Flood During Monsoon Season

6/29/2020 (Permalink)

Monsoons in the Valley are often welcomed with a mix of relief and trepidation. Relief because with storms comes somewhat of a break in the high temperatures; trepidation because of the damage monsoons can do. Your Phoenix home is more at risk to flood during monsoon season, so be sure to be prepared. SERVPRO of Phoenix can help!

Storm season in Arizona

The summertime often provides the worst weather that Arizona has to offer, and many homes and businesses suffer the consequences of these hazardous conditions. The monsoon season typically occurs from June through September. Monsoon season brings about thunderstorms, torrential rains, dust storms, and even flash floods, which can be very damaging to properties. While many homeowners may take precautions to protect their property from these dangerous situations, others get caught by surprise when their property becomes flooded. Even with the best planning in place, it is imperative to have a plan in place to recover your house and keep your family safe.

Develop a plan to be prepared

As with any kind of disaster, natural or otherwise, you should always have the best interest of your family in mind when emergencies occur. Even if you do not prepare for the possibility of flooding, a conversation about what you expect your family to do and where you intend to meet up can work to protect them in this crisis. Decide on a mutual meeting place, determine who is responsible for what action items should an event occur, etc. The City of Phoenix offers several resources for being prepared in an emergency.

Know when its time to call in the professionals

Our SERVPRO professionals have a rapid response and remain prepared throughout monsoon season to mobilize and help any residence affected by extreme weather conditions. Floods and storms do not wait for normal business hours, and neither do we. You can depend on an immediate response from our highly trained technicians, who are available 24 hours, seven days a week. We have premier equipment and products that can help us to overcome standing water. Our highly trained water damage specialists can also help address any flood-related issues you may have.

Keep your distance from damage 

It can be tempting to rush back into a flood damage house to begin collecting the belongings you left behind. With the likelihood of damaged utilities, this could be dangerous to do so. Only re-enter a home when certified professionals like our SERVPRO team or any first responders deem it safe to do so.

If you experience flooding in your Phoenix home during monsoon season, contact SERVPRO of Phoenix immediately at 480-503-2090. We are here to help 24/7!