April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring spring flooding.
As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to get outside—but it’s also prime time for heavy rain and flooding. Water damage can hurt your property’s value and structure, and floods are becoming more common across Long Island. Here’s how to stay safe and start recovering if a flood affects your home or office.
Safety First: Floodwater and electricity are a dangerous mix. Wires, power lines, and devices may still be live. If you suspect a problem, call your local power company right away.
Floods can also damage gas lines. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call your gas company from a safe distance.
What to Do Next: If flooding occurs, call Branch Services as soon as possible—mold can start growing in as little as 12 hours. We offer 24/7 emergency service to remove water quickly and begin restoration.
Then call your insurance company to confirm your coverage. Our team works with insurers every day and can help you get the benefits you’re entitled to.
Insurance Tips: Make any future claim easier by keeping a simple home inventory. List valuables, save receipts, and note approximate values.
Organize items by room and type (clothing, electronics, jewelry, etc.), and take photos of rooms with high-value items. Update your list and photos each year.
Protect Your Health. Floodwater can carry harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Throw away any food, drinks, medications, toys, or cosmetics that came in contact with the water.
If you lost power or water reached your fridge, discard perishable foods—meats like chicken can start to spoil after only a couple of hours without proper cooling.
Keep kids and pets away from the water. Anyone who got wet should wash thoroughly with soap and clean water.
Watch for Mold: Mold can begin growing within 24 hours of water damage. Porous materials like drywall, insulation, and carpet often need professional care. Household fans and small dehumidifiers usually can’t remove all the hidden moisture.
Water removal and drying are specialties of ours. We use industrial dehumidifiers and air scrubbers to reduce moisture and remove mold spores. After your home is fully dried, Branch Services applies an EPA-approved antimicrobial treatment to help prevent mold growth and keep your air safer.
We’re Here to Help. Flooding is stressful, but you don’t have to handle it alone. Branch Services is here to help protect your property, restore your space, and get life back to normal as quickly as possible.