Dangers of Flood Damage
As most of Multnomah County lays on Columbia and Willamette rivers, the chances of flooding are high. In fact, according to Risk Factor, over 26% of properties are at moderate risk of severe flooding in the next 30 years in the county.
Floods are at the top of the list when it comes to the most severe types of water damage. There’s no denying it – when thousands of gallons of water hit your home all of a sudden, wreaking havoc on everything in their way, the damage is going to be massive. Many properties just end up completely destroyed.
Not only that but floods also carry a lot of large, heavy, and sharp physical objects with them so the risk of severe injury is there for anyone who comes in contact.
And lastly, don’t even get us started on the contamination levels. Floodwaters are DIRTY and not only can they hurt you upon impact, but you could end up being exposed to toxic human, industrial, and biological waste.
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Willamette Valley flood which happened on February 9th, 1996. It was one of the most serious floods of the 20th century.
The combination of record rains, warm temperatures, and deep snowpack caused severe flooding across many parts of northern Oregon, particularly along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. The Columbia River went up to 32.5 feet.
Yes, parts of it are. To find out if you’re in a floodplain and how to proceed if you are, check out the article on life in floodplain on Portland.gov.
Most likely, yes. Drywall should be removed in case it’s more than 1% wet. When floods happen, this number is almost certainly reached. All wall coverings should also be removed.
It usually takes 1-2 weeks. However, flood damage can often be extreme, and in such cases, the restoration process can take much longer. Extreme of the extreme scenarios can take up to a year to fix.
No, it’s not. You need a separate flood insurance policy for flooding coverage.
Leading Flood Damage Restoration Services in the Area
If you’ve experienced flood damage in your home or business, we’re terribly sorry. However, the past is the past and there’s no room left for anger and frustration when your entire floor is flooded.
Instead, you should use those emotions and turn them into energy needed to deal with the issue. There’s a lot to do – evacuate your family members or employees if it’s a workplace, find and preserve important items, deal with flood insurance, and restore your property.
The thing is, that last part you can’t do alone. You’ll need help. That’s where we come in. We’ll connect you with the best flood restoration experts in the city. Call Precise Water Damage Restoration of Portland for flood damage restoration assistance and a prompt response throughout all of Multnomah County.
Precise Water Damage Restoration also provides help for water removal, basement water damage, sewage cleanup, and fire damage.
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Storm Damage Assistance
With so much rainfall in the city, calamities like storms are bound to happen from time to time. Although thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes are less likely to happen, windstorms are quite common.
When a storm occurs, many homeowners and businesses alike can experience costly wind damage through downed trees, and power outages can put a lot of activity to a halt.
If you’ve suffered wind and storm damage in Portland, OR and need assistance with the repairs, call Precise Water Damage Restoration of Portland. As we’ve mentioned throughout this website, our partners can repair all kinds of disaster damage, and that includes storm damage.
Call us now for a free quote!
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