Flood Dry Out 

    If your property is caused significant flooding, you may find yourself dealing with damp, soggy homes and furnishings. The most important thing to consider before going into your house after a flood is safety, if you had a significant amount of water in the basement, you have to call the power company and tell them to disconnect the service or to check to make sure it is safe. Since furnaces and some water heaters are connected to the electrical system, stepping into standing water in the same area could be dangerous. Once a flood has subsided, the house must be dried out as quickly as possible, because the mold will start to grow within 48 to 72 hours. Also, carpets and furniture that were submerged should be removed, and drywall that was soaked should be cut out and discarded.        

    There are three methods for drying out a wet house. The most basic method is to get air circulating through it by using fan. The other method that is faster and also more effective and expensive is to use dehumidifiers. They are used to remove deep imbedded moisture. You can use them for a wood floor or saturated walls by framing. You have to leave windows and doors open when using fans to dry out a building, but they should be kept closed when using a dehumidifier, because if humid outdoor air is allowed to enter the home, the dehumidifier will be fighting against the relative humidity outside. It in a closed room can reduce the relative humidity to a low of 20 percent. The other method is to use the heating system along with the central air conditioning system. Warm air will hold more moisture than a cooler air. You should use this method by closed doors and windows. Once the house has cooled and the air is dry, the air-conditioning should be turned off and the heat turned on. When the temperature has reached, say, 80 degrees or so, the heat should be turned off and the air-conditioning turned back on until the entire warm air has been removed. The cycle should be repeated until the house is dry. 

    To summarize, you can use these methods to prevent flood damage and then call a Flood Dry Out company to dry out all of the floods from your property.