Flooding Warning During Tropical Storm Nicholas

9/14/2021 (Permalink)

As Tropical Storm Nicholas heads to Houston, TX, it is essential to prepare both your home and family for an emergency. With the potential possibility of flooding in low lying areas remember that flood water could affect your safety as well as, causing damages to your home or business. Keep the following in mind while following the news updates and weather alerts.

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Listen to weather, radio, commercial radio, or TV for information.

Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; keep up with weather updates regarding possible flooding in your area.

Flood Warnings: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

Flash Flood Warnings: A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

If a flood does strike your home or business, give SERVPRO of Bear Creek a call. Even minor floods have the potential to cause major damage to a structure when not treated quickly and properly, and the cleanup is often an overwhelming task. The SERVPRO System is prepared to handle any size disaster and help make it “Like it never even happened.”