What to Do When Severe Weather Floods Your Home | Storm Ready

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When severe weather floods your home, knowing what to do next can save you time, money, and stress. In this video, we’ll walk through the key steps for removing water, assessing damage, and beginning repairs so you can start recovery safely and effectively.

You’ll learn:

How to remove standing water from your home.

How to take up damaged flooring and assess what can be saved.

How to check wall materials for water damage.

How to measure moisture in walls and framing.

How to stay prepared by testing sump pumps and related equipment.

Whether it’s minor flooding or a major storm event, these tips will help you take control and protect your home from further damage.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Flood Cleanup Safety
01:36 – Flood Demonstration
02:18 – How to Remove Water From Your Home After a Flood
03:05 – How to Remove Water Damaged Flooring
05:54 – How to Dry Drywall and How to Remove Wet Drywall
08:03 – How Remove Wet Insulation
09:01 – How to Test Moisture in Wood Studs and How to Dry Wood Framing
09:49 – How to Prevent Home Flooding
10:36 – Wrap Up

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