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Archived Storm Damage Blog Posts

Storm Damage

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

Our highly trained crews are ready to respond 24/7 to storm or flood damage in Gardena, California. 

SERVPRO ofLennox specializes in storm and flood damage restoration. Our crews are highly trained and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.

Faster Response

Since we are locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is extremely important. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces the restoration cost.

Resources to Handle Floods and Storms

When storms hit Gardena, Ca we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster. We can access equipment and personnel from a network of 1,650 Franchises across the country and elite Disaster Recovery Teams that are strategically located throughout the United States.

Have Storm or Flood Damage? Call Us Today 310-219-6150

Flooding Safety

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

  • Stay off the roads. If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.
  • If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
  • If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, prepare to evacuate quickly if necessary. Follow evacuation orders and don’t return until officials say it is safe.
  • Stay away from floodwaters. Beware of snakes, insects and other animals that may be in or around floodwaters and your home.
  • Keep children and pets away from hazardous sites and floodwaters.
  • If power lines are down, don’t step in puddles or standing water.
     

Frozen Pipes

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

How to Protect Pipes From Freezing

Before the onset of cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by following these recommendations:

  • Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer's or installer's directions. 
  • Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
  • Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
  • Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.

Thunderstorm & Lighting Safety

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

  • Have a Lightning safety plan.
  • Before going outdoors, check the forecast for thunderstorms.
  •  Get to a safe place. 

  • If you hear thunder or see a lightning move indoors immediately. 

  • Water pipes conduct electricity. Don’t take a a bath or a shower or use other plumbing during a storm. 

  • If you can not get inside a building, stay in your car. Make sure all windows are closed. 

  • Stay as far away from trees as you can. 

  • Stay out of all water. 
  • Do not touch anything metal. 

  • Do not use a telephone with a cord. 

  • Do not use electrical equipment like appliances or computers.