Proper Management of Flood Damage in Liverpool Properties Helps Improve the Outcome

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Uses Various Resources to Control the Outcome of Flooding In Liverpool Homes

Although Liverpool, New York lies close to a water body, the general risk of flooding its 2,300 residents is classified as minimal. According to Flood Factor, only 4% of the town properties are considered likely to be affected by a major flooding event. The area mostly comprises of residential properties with commercial parks and other properties limited mostly to the shoreline of Lake Onondaga. 

Since flooding is considered the primary natural hazard in the New York state, one might want to know how the area has fared over the years against the hazard. There have been several notable incidents, including the severe storm and flooding in July 1974 that left The Drive-in Theater inundated with over four feet of water. The incident was classified as part of FEMA disaster 447. There have been many other incidents with varying intensity levels over the years.

Liverpool is a fascinating place to spend time during any season of the year since it has various attractions like nature parks, outdoor areas, and wellness centers. Visitors consider Lake Skate Park one of the top attractions in the area. It is famous for the Lights On The Lake Display every Christmas. There is a 16900 square foot skate park perfect for riding BMX bikes, scooters, and skateboards. It is a perfect place to test your skills or learn new tricks. Among its key features include:

• The 8 feet deep Liberty Bowl, which you can rise around, across, or the traditional back and forth.
• The seven-stair gap and a four feet high ledge
• Quarter pipes, spines, grind rails, gaps, and hips are also available to test the mettle of every biker or skater using the park

Other interesting things to do at the park include fishing, canoeing, or visiting The Salt Museum.

Apart from the outdoor activities, there are fun educational activities. You can visit the Golden Bee Bookshop on Vine Street, which features curated young adult fiction books. There are also Middle Grade and Picture Books for younger kids. The shop also offers dedicated space for public or private special events.  

A Salty Legacy of the Areas around Liverpool

Apart from being a top-listed place to visit, The Salt Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the past when Syracuse was the main salt producer in the entire nation. For an area located in the heart of the country, that may sound like an anomaly. However, it is a product of the geological changes in the area over the years. According to geologists, long before the central New York area was inhabited, it was covered by a sea. Later on, the sea evaporated, leaving a thick layer of salt extending from Lake Huron to the Hudson Valley.  That layer provided a useful resource that was mined for commercial purposes.

Although salt extraction and export later became one of the main economic activities in the region, the early inhabitants initially thought it was an unsolvable problem. They knew there was a problem with the water because it tasted different, but the superstitions of the time led them to believe it was cursed. However, Simon Le Maybe, a Jesuit missionary who arrived in the area in 1654, drank from a spring and realized no divine intervention was needed since the problem was salt deposits in the water. At The Salt Museum, you can learn a lot about the exciting history of the era.

The Iroquois Heritage

The Skanonh-Great Law of Peace Center is another museum in the area that can shine a different light into the history of the area, focusing on the Haudenosaunee people who were the native inhabitants before European settlers arrived. Visitors can learn about their beliefs, culture.  For instance, the Onondagas, which means The People of the Hills, were the 'keepers of the central fire,' the political and spiritual center. Reading about the Iroquois governing rules, it is easy to draw parallels to the current system of government.

• The name Haudenosaunee means "people who build a house."
• There were six distinct nations of the Haudenosaunee, namely Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora, brought together by a confederacy.
• The Great Law of Peace, which emphasized the power of reason, not force, helped guide the Haudenosaunee people through all aspects of their lives.

What Flood Damage Management Services Does SERVPRO offer Liverpool Property Owners?

Flooding may not happen every other day, but when it does, it can have a significant impact on the affected property. Various factors determine the level of damage Liverpool homeowners have to deal with after an incident, including its intensity and the kind of response chosen. SERVPRO seeks ways to help property owners respond correctly.

Flooding incidents may affect properties in many ways. However, the high amounts of moisture left in vulnerable areas and the deep contamination are the most common issues that property owners face. The good thing is that a speedy response can make a significant difference, primarily when the right resources are utilized.  The resources can help in:

• Stopping the spread or development of pathogens within the property. Our SERVPRO technicians spray EPA-registered disinfectants directly into the flooded sections of the property to manage contaminants.
• Safeguarding materials and contents from the effects of moisture exposure. Our technicians take various steps, such as setting up dehumidifiers to regulate moisture levels faster. Using physical barriers, such as wrapping items using plastic sheets, is another alternative. 
• Cleaning up the wastes deposited by the floodwaters all over the property. Our teams are equipped with various state of the art cleaning tools, including pressures washers and automated agitation equipment. Air movers and various types of dehumidifiers are also available to help remove all excess moisture after cleaning.

SERVPRO of North Onondaga County helps restore Liverpool residences affected by flood damage to their preloss state. Call us at (315) 457-3432 to help start mitigation processes the same day of the loss cutting down the time you stay away from the property.