Did You Know That Floodwaters in Oxnard Contain Contamination

2/20/2020 (Permalink)

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Flood Water Removal Oxnard – Understanding Water Contamination

There are microbes and viruses around us all of the time in small quantities. But when there is a flood, not only does the water inundate your home or business causing damage, it also brings a great deal of contamination. Floodwaters may include microbes, viruses, bacteria, human and animal waste, as well as chemical waste. Left too long without cleanup and mitigation, and the danger to humans escalates exponentially.

SERVPRO provides flood water removal in Oxnard and surrounding areas. Our technicians and equipment are ready to respond on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis. We are usually on-site within four hours of receiving your call. Our team members follow the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). IICRC certifies and sets the standards for flood restoration as well as other disasters.

Avoiding Self Contamination

After a flood, we have to assume the worst regarding the amount and type of contamination in the floodwaters. We urge homeowners and business people to wear proper protection if planning to enter a flooded building. Wear protective gear for protection against feces, chemicals, medical waste, even dead animals, along with the bacteria and microbes that are present. SERVPRO can assist as well. We can retrieve specific items after an emergency.

We asses every item regarding whether it can be cleaned and decontaminated. We document and dispose of non-recoverable items. We place recovered items in a staging area where these items are kept safe. After removing the debris and floodwaters, we begin thorough cleaning and drying.

We remove structural materials such as drywall, floors, cupboards to facilitate decontamination. SERVPRO can assist in repairs and restoration of your building after a flood, reducing recovery time and lowering overall costs.

We also hold Contractor Licenses: General: 892710, CSLB: 892710

Call SERVPRO of Oxnard at (805) 984-2347 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Oxnard and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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