Flooding · South Florida

    Flooding in Miami: What to Do Before and After Water Gets In

    Heavy rain can push water into basements, crawl spaces and ground-floor rooms fast. Do what you can before it rises. If water already got in, stay safe first, then call.

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    Never walk or drive through flood water. Downed lines or a gas smell? Call 911 first.
    Alert windowNo active alert right nowDo these steps whenever heavy rain or flooding is in the forecast.
    Most at riskBasementsCrawl spacesGround floorsLow driveways
    Before the water rises

    Five steps before heavy rain

    Tick them off as you go.

    Heavy rain running down a window with the frame wet inside
    Water finds the lowest point: basements, crawl spaces and ground-floor rooms first.
    If water gets in

    Two numbers to keep handy

    Each number connects you with an independent local pro who handles that work in South Florida.

    Basement with standing water across the floor
    Water damage

    If water gets in

    Once it's safe, turn off power to wet rooms if the breaker is dry, photograph everything and call.

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    Mold growing on the lower part of a wall
    Mold

    If it stays damp

    Mold can follow flooding within days. Musty smell or spots low on the walls? Call before it spreads.

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    After the flood

    When the water goes down, check these

    The damage you see is the smallest part. Water keeps moving inside walls and under floors.

    Keep power off in wet rooms

    Only touch the breaker if you can reach it standing on a dry floor.

    Photograph before cleanup

    Every wet room, before you move or throw anything out.

    Dry out within a day or two

    Wet drywall, carpet and insulation can grow mold quickly.

    Watch walls and floors

    Swelling, stains or a musty smell can show up days later.

    A one-page home checklist
    Storm-season home checklist

    Be ready before the next one

    Ten things to check, on one page. South Florida ZIP codes get the storm-season version.

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