Flood Restoration Guide

Question 1

What is the process of removing the water, decontaminating the property and making it safe for repairs?

Accepted Answer

Flood restoration

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Partial demolition

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Drying out the property

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Hauling away all of the contaminated soil

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Corrective action

Question 2

The cleanup of flood water is best handled by whom?

Accepted Answer

A professional team

Answer

Individual homeowners

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The municipality

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A city government

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A homeowner with a water pump

Question 3

What can make a property owner feel helpless?

Accepted Answer

The risk of an external flood

Answer

A landslide blocking the road

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The risk of an internal fire

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The risk of a natural disaster

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A natural disaster

Question 4

What can flood damage cause severe disruption to?

Accepted Answer

All utilities

Answer

Electricity

Answer

Schools

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Water

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Hospitals

Question 5

What type of preparation can you do for the potential of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Short-term

Answer

Medium-term

Answer

No preparation needed

Answer

Long-term

Question 6

What could happen if water is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Mold

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Toxic legacy

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Flooding

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Germs

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Disease

Question 7

What is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Flooding

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Hurricanes

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Tsunami

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Storms

Answer

Tornado