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Public Information Concerning Flood
To
report emergencies where there is an immediate and serious
threat to life or property, call 911.
If
you have experienced property or vehicle damage from the recent storm and
flood, you should contact your insurance agent.
If you have any questions or concerns related to health issues associated
with the flood, please contact the Westchester
County Health Department hotline at (914) 813-5000.
If water has entered your home you should contact a licensed electrical
inspector to have your home inspected and certified as safe to enter. If
there is any sign of structural damage to your home (loose foundation,
shifting of the structure, etc.) you should contact a structural engineer
for an inspection.
Home improvement contractors licensed to do business in Westchester County
may be found at Westchester
County's licensed home improvement contractors website. Alternatively
you may search the yellow
pages for a contractor.
Please note that severe injury or death can occur if there is standing water
in your home and you still have electric service. If this condition exists
you should vacate your home until an electrical inspection has been made and
the home certified as safe to use. Likewise, a home with obvious structural
damage should be vacated until inspected and certified as safe by a
structural engineer.
You should maintain records of any items lost due to flood or
water damage, including receipts for repairs and/or replacement items, and
take photographs if possible of damage, to facilitate your claim with your
insurance company.
For additional help, please see:
Coping
With a Flood - Before, During and After
FEMA
Disaster Information
Westchester
County Emergency Information
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