Handy Information after a Hurricane

9/13/2017 (Permalink)

Handy Information after a Hurricane

Texans are not rookies when it comes to hurricanes and storms. They understand that stores will be closed, gas lines will be long, and electricity and phone use will be sporadic. It is also important to know what to expect from a SERVORI as the cleanup process begins.

Wait Times - There will be some wait times as there are hundreds of calls being handled by the restoration company. SERVPRO is a national franchise with a large call center to help take in all the leads of homes that need to be cleaned. The good news is that all the SERVPRO companies will be invited to help with cleanup. As more SERVPRO crews arrive more work can be handled lowering the wait times.

Demolition and Repair – There will be a lot of the home that will be torn out as flood water is considered “black water”. The home will be functional but carpets, wooden cabinets, and some drywall will be removed from the home. Repairs will take a long time as electricity and materials will be hard to come by. Hardware stores will try and stock their shelves but without power tools the repairs will have to wait.