SERVPRO of Bartow County Sending Help to Texas

2/25/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Bartow County is here to help customers that have experience a pipe freeze and are in need of water mitigation and restoration.

Over the past couple of weeks you’ve most likely seen news coverage of the recent winter storm that has affected Texas and several other states throughout the south. In Texas alone there have been over 4 million people that experienced power outages, some of these Texans also experienced water shortages. That’s more people without power and water than when Hurricane Harvey hit the gulf of Texas several years ago. The Texas Department of Insurance is projecting that this winter storm could surpass Harvey’s $19 billion in property damage as well. Approximately 108 counties have been placed under a Federal Disaster Declaration due to extreme cold temperatures, snow/ice, and the loss of everyday utilities. 

Aside from the power outages and lack of potable running water, thousands of Texans are also seeing their homes destroyed from within by freezing water lines, ceilings collapsing from water damage, and floors ruined by standing and sometimes even frozen water. Many Texans left their homes seeking shelter from the cold. Without power to warm their houses many home’s plumbing systems froze and burst. Water from burst pipes could then flow freely until someone was able to close the emergency shutoff valve, causing what could be thousands of dollars of damage to each home. 

Tips on Filing Claims from the Texas Department of Insurance

• File claims as soon as possible - Insurance companies have been inundated with claims, so customers can expect extended wait times in processing. The earlier you file your claim the sooner your claim can be processed.
• Document and take pictures - By documenting and taking pictures of damaged property, it will allow your insurance provider to better understand the scope of your claim and will help them in the approval process.
• Don’t make permanent repairs without speaking with your insurance provider - Waiting to perform permanent repairs allows your insurance company to determine coverage and can prevent costly out of pocket expenses. Most insurance companies encourage their clients to have a reputable restoration company perform emergency services to mitigate damages and prevent additional damage to the insured’s property.

SERVPRO of Bartow County is Here to Help!

While of course SERVPRO of Bartow County is keeping all people affected by this winter storm in our hearts and wish them a speedy recovery...SERVPRO of Bartow County is doing more than sending the people of Texas well wishes. We are sending help. Boots on the ground to help our fellow man recover after mother nature threw us a curveball and put so many in such a perilous situation. SERVPRO of Bartow County is prepared to do our part to restore order and peace of mind for as many people that were affected by this winter storm as we can.

SERVPRO of Bartow County has sent two project managers and five storm restoration technicians to McKinney, TX to help local home and business owners recover after the winter storm that has crippled Texas. McKinney, TX is over 500 miles away from our Cartersville based facility which is approximately a fifteen hour drive. Our team of disaster recovery specialists drove six service vehicles and a trailer filled with over 300 air movers, 50 dehumidifiers, and all the supplies needed to help as many Texans as we can and to restore order due to this once in a lifetime winter weather event.

SERVPRO of Bartow County crews plan to mitigate and service between 12 and 15 properties each day, as part of SERVPRO Inc.’s Disaster Recovery Team. By working with our corporate office, SERVPRO of Bartow County and all other franchises contributing to this coordinated effort, are able to better help more Texans in their time of need. If you live in McKinney, TX and are in need of water mitigation and restoration services help is on the way!

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