Water Damage

What Damage Can A Flood Cause?

harry 16 December 2021 Water Damage
What Damage Can A Flood Cause?

Do you believe your home or company is impervious to flood damage? Reconsider your position. Flood damage is one of the most prevalent and costly dangers in New Zealand. Many losses aren't covered by standard insurance despite professional restoration services existing.

Flooding is caused by more than just bad weather...

Floods result from thunderstorms, tropical storms, hurricanes, and significant rain and snow plus infrastructure issues like blocked drainage systems and urbanization effects.

What impact might floods have on your house or business?

Health and safety risks

  • Damage to the structure
  • Electrical dangers and damage
  • Metals and sharp glasses
  • Standing water sanitation problems and sickness risk
  • Contaminated drinking water
  • Failed drainage and sewage systems
  • Communication disruption
  • Destruction of roads and bridges
  • Landslides
  • Damaged crops

Loss of life

Flash floods are the leading cause of death everywhere, killing humans, pets, cattle, and wild animals equally.

Emotional hardship

Victims experience anxiety, despair, fear, wrath, frustration, sadness, and grief with disrupted relationships and sleep patterns.

Property damage

Water damage caused by flooding accounts for 90% of all natural disaster damage affecting homes, businesses, vehicles, and personal possessions.

Economic loss

Insurance gaps and prolonged rebuilding timelines emphasize prevention over treatment.

Conclusion

Flood damage can have devastating and far-reaching consequences. It is important to be prepared and to seek professional help for flood restoration when needed.

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