Last updated · Written by the Elite Restoration Services of Iowa team
What should a city or county do after water damage to a public building?
Secure the area and protect the public, notify your risk pool or insurer, and start mitigation promptly to limit damage. Document everything with photos, moisture readings and a written scope for councils, auditors and insurers. Follow your procurement rules for emergency work, and keep essential services running from unaffected spaces where possible.
What typically goes wrong for cities, counties and public agencies?
Most calls fall into four groups. The details below are the risks we plan for in these buildings; every loss is different, and the inspection tells us what yours needs.
Water
Roof leaks, burst pipes in older buildings, and flooded lower levels and records rooms.
Fire and smoke
Electrical fires, and smoke in libraries and records storage.
Mold
Basements, archives and buildings with older ventilation.
Storms
Roof and window damage from hail and wind.
