Unfortunately, flooding can happen quickly. When it occurs, many negative consequences can follow in the days and months afterward. According to iProperty Management, 14.6 million homes in the U.S. are at risk for flood damage. Let’s look at three potential risks for your home after a flood.

1. Mold

One of the biggest consequences of flooding is mold growth. Mold can start to grow 24-48 hours after a flooding event, according to FEMA. It can also create a risk for the structural integrity of your home. Mold can start to eat away at carpeting and upholstery and make them irreparable. The best thing to do to prevent mold growth after flooding is to call in a flood damage restoration company. These professionals can assist you with mold prevention.

2. Health Issues

After a home has been exposed to flooding, there are many health risks that you should know about. For example, mold growth can present health risks to you and your family. Mold creates spores that travel through the air and can be breathed in. While this can be harmful to healthy individuals, for anyone with a compromised respiratory system, it can be especially dangerous. Black mold is very dangerous to anyone who comes in contact with it. Following a flood event, you will need to hire an expert to inspect your home for black mold.

Other health risks in your home can involve backflow into your water system. You should never drink any water soon after a flooding event. There is extensive testing that needs to be done to ensure that drinking water supplies have not been contaminated by the flood. There can also be contamination in your home as well. You should reenter your home cautiously or with a flood damage restoration team. You can count on us for our support.

3. Electrical Problems

The electrical system of your home can also be compromised after a flood event. If your home is still submerged in water, do not enter the home. This could result in electrocution and death. In many cases, electricity will be out in a flooded area, but you can’t be sure of this. Even after water has receded from your home, the electrical system of your home will need to be inspected by a professional.

If your home has experienced flooding, you need professional flood damage restoration services. Please call JB Water Damage Restoration today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!