Flood Damage in a Hammock School

2/8/2017 (Permalink)

Emergency Preparation Helps Prevent Storm Damage

SERVPRO Coordinates Water and Fire Cleanup in Many Municipal Buildings

Having an automatic sprinkler system in a high school building is a critical aspect of fire protection. If they are tested, inspected and maintained properly, they properly work as needed during a fire. Whether a fire occurs or the system malfunctions and releases water for no reason, the flood damage which results can be extensive. Now you need to search for a “reliable water remediation company near me.” SERVPRO is one such company who can come to your property and help you mitigate any flood damage.
 
Even though these malfunctions and commercial flood damage are rare in Hammock, they do happen occasionally. It could be because of a manufacturing defect, or even pranksters who trip the system by holding a lighter to the sprinkler head, or from the head of a sprinkler being hit and damaged, causing a discharge. When the fire department is called to put out a fire, the water damage which results can be throughout the entire school wing or building.
 
Thankfully, water damage from fire responders and the system discharging water are covered by a lot of commercial property insurance policies. Coverage includes standard forms of the Insurance Services Office. When it is an accidental discharge, basic commercial property insurance usually covers the cost to repair damage to the system if the damage causes results in the sprinkler leaking. The cost to replace and tear out any section of the building to repair the damage is covered as well. Municipal blanket insurance policies may differ from typical commercial policies.
 
Insurance policies require you as the insured to take steps after experiencing flood damage. Protecting the school from further damage, giving fast notice of the loss, giving an inventory of damaged items and property, and making damaged property open for inspection are tasks you are expected to perform. SERVPRO technicians can come in shortly after you contact them to assess damages and draw up a plan of remediation. We also work with the insurance company; SERVPRO has relationships with hundreds of government entities and can help.
 
When the sprinklers in your high school building have malfunctioned for any reason and caused flooding damage, you need to act quickly and get in touch with SERVPRO of Flagler County so that we can begin cleanup right away. The sooner you reach us at (386) 447-2202, the sooner we clean up the mess and prevent any additional damages so that the school can be up and running properly again.