Starting Your Recovery After a Flood

Greetings! Jill,

When flood waters recede, the damage left behind can be devastating and present many dangers. Floodwaters often become contaminated with sewage or chemicals. Gas leaks and live power lines can be deadly, but are not obvious at first glance, what you can't see can be just as dangerous.Recovering after a flood event takes time and can be overwhelming.

The Nine Steps of Flood Recovery:

Take Care of Yourself First

Protect yourself from stress, fatigue and flood specific hazards.

Give Your Home First Aid

If evacuated, return home only when authorities indicate it is safe to do so.If there is any doubt about safety, have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structural engineer before entering. Once certain it is safe to go inside, proceed carefully.

Get Organized

Document every loss and expense. Take photos, keep receipts and contact your Insurance Agent.

Dry Out Your Home

You need to safely and thoroughly dry your home to reduce these hazards and the damage they cause.

Restore the Utilities

Your work will be much easier if you have heat, electricity, clean water, and sewage disposal

Clean Up

Throw away food, including packaged items contaminated by flood water. Any flooded part of your home and all household items that contacted floodwater should be thoroughly washed and disinfected

Check on Financial Assistance

There are national,State and regional volunteer agencies, business and insurance services, as well as government disaster programs, loans and benefit guidance that can assist you through the claims process and recovery.

Rebuild and Flood Proof

Take time to repair and rebuild with safety in mind. Make improvements that will protect your building from the next flood and other likely disasters.

Prepare for the Next Flood

Protect and prepare yourself for the next flood with flood insurance, a home inventory and family response plan that takes into account your community flood risk and protection programs.

It is also extremely important that after a flood to contact your family and loved ones. Let your family and close friends know that you’re okay so they can help spread the word. You can also register with or search the American Red Cross’s Safe and Well listing.

If you or your family finds yourself in a situation where you are facing a disaster and need assistance, we hope these tips are helpful. As always, please remember Luxury Corporate Lodging is fully committed to supporting our FEMA guests and is always just a phone call away!

Jill Whittaker

President, Luxury Corporate Lodging

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