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As the Washington DC metro area, so dramatically illustrated last July, the Summer months are the season for unpredictable and often ferocious storms that leave homes battered. Water damage is often the result of these summer and springtime storms. Homeowners are left to cope with a tremendous mess. Not only are foundations and other structural components often destroyed; but so are carpets, floorboards, wood floors and/or linoleum; furniture and any possessions unfortunate enough to be touching the floor. If water enters the home through the ceiling, you’re dealing with an even worse situation in which anything in your home is fair game for water damage.

If you’re ever the victim of water damage, the following practical tips can help you prioritize and allocate what’s best left to the services of a professional:

As weather patterns change throughout the country, it often seems that springtime comes in like a lion and maintains a steady roar until the summer arrives. When it comes to water damage, there’s not much you can do proactively to protect your home, aside from purchasing a safe for your valuables. But knowing how to respond if and when you’re faced with such a situation can help minimize the damage to your home and protect your safety.