Floods are probably the most typical natural disasters worldwide. They occur as a result of a heavy rain, snow and severe storms. But sometimes, the floods can occur as a result of a human negligence. The floods appear suddenly and can cause enormous damage, and not only material, but also very often many human lives are lost during the floods. Every year many cities endure the destructive power of the floods. What follows after a flood is a difficult process of cleaning up the damage, either in homes or outside on the streets in order to return to normal. Different kind of equipment is used to clean up the damage caused by the flood, such as electric pumps to remove excess water or a loader to remove branches, mud, remains of destroyed houses, etc. Certain procedures need to be followed in order to clean faster and in a more efficient way.

For instance, cleaning a flooded house requires hard work because water damages the furniture, walls, electrical wiring, etc. Shovels and mini loader must be used to clean up the driveway due to enormous amount of mud, broken branches, etc. It is necessary to clean and dry any damaged item in the house because the flood water can contaminate the air in homes. Simply said, wet items are prone to mold which is can be very dangerous. But before starting the cleaning process, a special attention should be given to safety, that means using an appropriate protective masks, goggles and gloves when touching moldy items, and wearing appropriate protective clothes such as long pants, shirts and boots that are waterproof.

The cleaning process begins once all excess water is removed and mud shoveled out as quickly as possible. All items should be moved outside of the house in order to examine the damage in details. All items that cannot be repaired, should be thrown away because they are a potential source for bacteria and infections. Cleaning the hard surfaces in the house requires the use of appropriate cleaners for disinfection and prevention of mold occurrence. Cleaning the outside of the house also requires hard work and special equipment. In this case a professional help is required to clean up all the mess.

Usually a loader is used to clean up the streets and to remove all the heavy items. The riverside farms are particularly risky places. A loader or other similar machinery and equipment is most commonly used for cleaning the land on a flooded farms. In fact, if you live on a farm located in the area prone to floods, it is recommended to arm yourself with appropriate gear and be ready in case of a flood. Make sure you have your safety gadgets, electric pump for removing excess water, shovels, loader, a stiff broom, portable pressure washer, etc. Floods pose great danger to people, animals and property. It is very important to be prepared and to know how to best act in a case of a flood and how to deal with the aftermath.