The prayers of many Kimberley residents for rain have been answered yesterday when the town was hit with flash showers recording over 60mm of rain in less than 40 minutes!

However, following this heavy rainfaill, many home and business owners may find themselves dealing with damp, soggy buildings and furnishings.

According to many disaster recovery experts the most important thing to consider before going into a building after a flood is safety. If you had a significant amount of water, then you should call a qualified electrician to check whether the connection is safe.
 
Home owners and tenants should also be aware that if flood water comes from a river, it could contain contaminated water. Bacterial content isn’t necessarily an issue, but it could be. Surfaces can be disinfected with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water.

Once a flood has subsided, the house must be dried out as quickly as possible as mould will start to grow within 48 to 72 hours. Carpets, pads and furniture that were submerged should be removed and drywall that was soaked should be cut out and discarded.