Once spring finally hits, it’s natural to start feeling a little more happy about life in Centerville. The flowers are blooming, the leaves are green, and you don’t have to scrape your windshield to leave your house. What’s not to like?
But springtime still brings along a few inherent risks. Spring thaws are a major cause of flooding around the country. The team at Paul Davis Restoration of Utah wants to help you prepare for and recover from these types of incidents. But before we get into that, let’s discuss spring thaws in general.
What Are Spring Thaws?
After temperatures in the winter freeze the ground beneath the snow, the soil isn’t able to absorb the melting water in spring. This means that the water from the snow will run off into lakes, streams, and rivers. Rising levels in these bodies of water and the addition of spring storms cause flooding.
Preparing For Spring Thaws & Floods
It’s very unlikely that you can add improvements to your home that will keep it from flooding, but there are a couple of things that you can do to prepare yourself for an event like this. Build an emergency evacuation plan so you know just what to do if there is a flood. This includes buying an emergency kit and knowing where your valuables and important documents are stored. If you live in an area where flooding is common, you will also need flood insurance to offset your expenses. For more information, visit ready.gov/floods.
Recovering From Flood Damage
If flooding from a spring thaw hits your home, grab your emergency kit and get to higher ground as soon as you can. After the flood is over and you are confronted with repairs, call Paul Davis Restoration of Utah. We’re experienced with providing flood damage restoration services to get you back on your feet as quickly as possible.