Water is wonderful, but when it enters a structure uninvited, it often has disastrous consequences. Flood waters, sewage backups, mold infestations, bacterial contamination et al, cause billions and billions of dollars in damages every year, not only in structural damages, but also through deleterious health conditions. Having water intrusions mitigated quickly by trained professionals reduces structural damages and helps prevent consequential health issues. Speed, commercial dehumidification, and professional service cannot be overemphasized in order to help reduce your losses of structural components, e.g. carpet, drywall, framing, furniture, artwork, and invaluable keepsakes. Thousands of homes and businesses save millions each year using our services. When disaster strikes, call the professionals: we put our name on the line: all day, every day.
Additional references: http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/floods.html www.floodsmart.gov;
An excellent resource from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/coping.shtm