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The natural tendency to restore the appearance of a flood damaged building as soon as possible should be resisted.Electricity and gas services pose special problems and the appropriate authorities should be contacted to check and, if necessary, to arrange for repair of the flood-affected fittings. In the case of masonry houses, mud should be cleared from the wall cavities and ventilators. Waterlogged insulation material should be removed. Drying can also be assisted by the use of fans and fan heaters.Drying involves draining, flushing or pumping out mud and water from wall cavities, ducts, service pits and basements ventilating as much as possible by removing floor boards to assist in drying the floor and floor joists.Delay renovation and redecoration as long as possible and at least until building components are substantially dry. The main considerations are to dry the building materials and furnishings out as soon as possible.The repair schedule could possibly be based on some standard procedures for flood damage and here are some points to consider: It is usual for flood damage to take 8 to 12 months to complete and be ready for reoccupation. It is always a good idea to take photographs and/or video of any damage which could be used as evidence when making an insurance claim.Ī flooded building will probably be repaired under a flood insurance policy and the insurance company’s loss adjuster will probably agree a schedule of repair with a building contractor. This needs to be done prior to removing damaged items and cleaning the property. Always seek expert advice on repairs or discuss your concerns with your insurance company.

The advice contained within this website is of a general nature. Insurance claims need to be considered first. To be on the safe side, consider all items exposed to flood water as contaminated.Wash your hands thoroughly (with disinfectant soap) after handling contaminated articles.Pay particular attention to surfaces that children can reach. Wash surfaces that have been covered in flood water, in order to reduce the danger of flood-carried infections.Use a hose and start from upper limit of flooding, and work downwards to the floor or basement.Wash out mud, dirt and debris from your home as soon as possible.Remove all rubbish into skips and separate decaying vegetation into separate containers.Do not treat aluminium cans with bleach solution.

Then immerse in a solution of three quarter cup of household laundry bleach per 5 litres of water, for two minutes to disinfect the outside of the cans and then rinse in clean water. Remove labels from the outside and use a permanent marker pen to identify the contents. Health officers should certify water systems are fit for consumption.ĭiscard all foods exposed to flood water except those in sealed (airtight) metal cans. Municipal water systems as well as private systems are subject to water contamination. If there is a chance that your drinking water has been contaminated, drink only boiled or bottled water until your water supply has been fully restored and declared safe by the health authorities.

Wet plaster is heavy and dangerous and if loose, use a broom or long handled instrument to break it down before doing any work. Watch for loose floorboards, holes in the floor, protruding nails and sagging ceilings that may be ready to fall. Flooring and stairways need particular attention. Once inside, move around slowly and carry a torch as you inspect the damage. During this period they will have to deal with insurance company loss adjusters, as well as building contractors and having their property refurbished.ĭo not turn any lights or appliances on until a qualified electrician has checked the entire electrical distribution system especially below the water line. Flood victims could be out of their homes for up to 12 months whilst they are in temporary accommodation. This Community Flood Plan webpage is intended to offer advice in the period after a flood.