Tennessee Flood Recovery: Steps to Restore Your Home and Property

After a flood, it’s important to take the right steps to ensure a full recovery. Here are some key tips for Tennessee residents:

1. Contact your insurance company as soon as possible.

2. Make a list of all damaged or destroyed items.

3. Take photos or videos of the damage.

4. Start the cleanup process as soon as it is safe to do so.

5. Remove all wet items from your home.

6. Dry out your home as much as possible.

7. Clean and disinfect all surfaces.

8. Repair any damage to your home.

9.Restore your landscaping.

10. Stay safe and healthy during the entire process.

For more information, please visit the following links:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/Water/floodplain-management/documents/FloodRecovery_Homeowner.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4298/updates/recovering-your-flooded-home

https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief-and-recovery/floods.html