What Challenges Does Storm Surge Flood Damage Cause in South Miami?

8/15/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding can bring in debris and contaminants to your home. Call Team SERVPRO for flood damage remediation services.

SERVPRO Professionals Prepare to Adapt South Miami Emergency Services When Water Damage Includes Significant Quantities of Seawater

Flood damage in South Miami frequently occurs because of extreme weather, including tropical storm systems and hurricanes. The swirl of fierce winds blowing across the ocean produces a similar vertical seawater circulation that pushes up and over landmasses when it reaches the coast. Inevitably this sea surge intrudes into properties, exacerbating the overland flood damage from torrential rains.

Can Saltwater Inflict Severe Damage to South Miami Dwellings?

Although relatively pure water is incredibly corrosive and capable of causing significant water damage to South Miami dwellings, a few hours for microorganisms to grow and the addition of saltwater risks make intervention by our SERVPRO crews necessary for safety and efficacy. The water damage intensification related to the high salinity of sea surge includes:

• Weakening and eventual breakdown of concrete, stone, plaster, and brick

• Rusting of metal structural supports and fasteners

• Delignification of wood, which destroys the commonplace building material's cell structure 
• A sharp increase in conductivity leads to shocks or even electrocution, fire risks, and home electronics ruin.

Note:  Exposure of wiring to saltwater deep within your South Miami home can result in sparking and attendant flame ignition far into the future.

Do SERVPRO Water Damage Remediation Strategies Eliminate Increased Salinity Hazards During Water Removal Services?

Our SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) adhere to the best practices protocol learned at the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Additional steps rid your home of excess salt residue risks to safety and structures:

• Project managers assess and limit your home's power provision during equipment use.

• Technicians institute freshwater flushing as part of pumping, extraction, and contaminated water disposal phases.

• Crews are alert to salty residues when cleaning, adapting techniques when salinity rises.

One call to SERVPRO of South Miami brings trained and capable crews to your rescue after storm-related flood damage. Dial (305) 269-8900 for flood restoration and saltwater remediation.