The Dangers of Standing Flood Water From A Storm

6/10/2022 (Permalink)

So many times you don't think water is this deep until it is too late! Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Storms and hurricanes devastate different regions every year. Unfortunately, some of the biggest dangers caused by storms can occur after the storm has already passed. In addition to a lack of supplies and road closures, the standing flood water resulting from storms can cause serious risks. According to the CDC here are some of the most severe problems floods can bring.

Health Effects

Standing flood water is teeming with risks. The CDC has a section detailing all of the possible risks that can become more likely in the event of a storm disaster. They recommend not to drink or eat anything that has been contaminated by standing flood water and to always wash hands as often as possible - especially before meals. 

Physical Hazards

Murky water can conceal dangerous insects or even threatening animals beneath the surface. Much of this depends on the location of the storm, but it's not unheard of for alligators to make use of a new habitat resulting from a storm. In addition, much of the physical damage caused by a storm is still present in the water. This can include broken glass or sharp metal which might be impossible to see before it causes injury. On top of that, storms frequently cause damage to power lines. These can lead to a risk of electrocution in standing water. Flood water itself poses the possibility of causing drowning, whether people are in their cars or trying to swim across.

If you need storm damage repair or water damage cleanup, contact the team at SERVPRO of Columbia & Suwannee Counties today at 386-754-0261.