What to remember if a landslide occurs near you

10/29/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Portland at 503-283-3658.

As the Pacific Northwest heads into the rainy season, it’s important for Oregon and Southwest Washington residents to know how to respond if a landslide occurs in their area. The first priority in any weather event is to ensure everyone’s safety. If you end up experiencing property damage after a landslide event due to a wind or rain storm, you can trust SERVPRO of Northwest Portland to handle the restoration of your property with care and attention to detail. 

After a landslide occurs, please remember these important details tips:

• Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
• Watch for flooding. Floods sometimes follow landslides and debris flows because they may both be started by the same conditions.
• Report broken utility lines and damaged roadways and railways to appropriate authorities. Reporting potential hazards will get the utilities turned off as quickly as possible, preventing further hazard and injury. 
• All trained professionals to check the building foundation, chimney, and surrounding land for damage.
• If damage from the landslide affected your property, take photos of all the affected areas. This will be helpful in any insurance claims you may open during the restoration process.

If you are concerned about the flood risk of your property and its surrounding area, you can check your flood zone by visiting FEMA’s website at FEMA.gov.

To learn more about how you can prepare your property for storm damage, read our previous blogs on storm damage.

If you experience property damage of any kind to your home or business, call SERVPRO of Northwest Portland as soon as practical at 503-283-3658.

Sources: Ready.gov, FEMA.gov