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Dealing With Damaged Electronics After a Flood

4/18/2018 (Permalink)

Flooding can damage electronics and more in your commercial building

If your Park Slope, NY, business is ever affected by water damage, you may find you are the proud owner of tons of flooded electronics. You may be wondering what you can do with a variety of electronics, including the following:

• Computers
• Motor Circuits
• Surge Protectors
• Cables
• Manufacturing Equipment

Like with other flood damage, a commercial remediation team may be able to help you figure out what to do with your belongings. You can also use these tips as you try to get past the flooding.

Assess the Damage

The first thing you need to do when considering electronic damage is assess what has happened to each piece of equipment. You may find that some items can be reconditioned by a trained professional. Because electronic devices can be dangerous if damaged by flooding, you may want to let an expert do the assessment of your belongings. This person can tell you what can be saved and how to best go about drying out and restoring your electrical devices.

Replace the Items

In some cases, your only course of action will be to replace your electronics. If you have a commercial flooding insurance policy, your insurance provider may help you cover the costs of replacing flooded electronics. If you don't have this type of coverage, you may have to buy all of your equipment out of pocket. As you consider which items you need to discard, make a replacement plan. Pick the items you need right away to do business and buy them first. You can wait to replace other electronics you don't need on a daily basis.

Flooding can turn your life upside down. The water can damage the structure of your commercial building as well as the belongings you keep inside. Many electronic items get completely destroyed when covered in water. A specialist may be able to help you better figure out which flooded electronics can be restored and which need to be replaced.

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