How to Deal with Flood Damage in Carmel

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

Floods are no easy task to handle by your own. Call the professionals of SERVPRO for the water mitigation services needed for your home.

Flooding in the Hudson Valley Can Cause Damage to Your Home

Carmel New York is within commuting distance to New York City and a great place to visit if you are looking for some time away from city life. It is just over an hour from Manhattan to Carmel, where you can find lush state parks, golfing, and the Walkway Over the Hudson. Fahnestock State Park is a gorgeous state park featuring hiking in the mountains and along the beach's trails. There are picnic areas and campsites for the outdoor lover. 

There are some historical sites, including the Vanderbilt Mansion and Crown Point Historic Site. The Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, is a fantastic visiting option if you are interested in history or architectural design. The mansion that was home to America's wealthiest families at the time and became a historic site in 1940. Before the Vanderbilts purchased it in 1895, it was owned by George Washington's personal physician Dr. Samuel Bard. Hyde Park had formal gardens, greenhouses, and lawn tennis games, and other characteristics of Hudson River mansions. 

Crown Point was a military stronghold dating back to before the American Revolution. The French built Fort St. Frederic at Crown Point in the 1730s and used it as a base to raid the British settlements nearby. In 1759, the British took control of Crown Point and renamed the Fort His Majesty's Fort of Crown Point. Fast forward to 1775, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the American colonists took the Fort until the end of the war. Now it is a museum and historical site.

Interestingly enough, Carmel is home to a Buddhist monastery, Chuang Yen Monastery. It sits on 225 acres of property. The monastery houses the largest indoor Buddha statue outside of Asia. The founder purchased the land in 1975 and built the monastery in 1981.  The 14th Dalai Lama participated in the Great Buddha Hall's opening. Since the opening of the original building, the Woo Ju Memorial Library and several other halls. It is a fully functional monetary campus with learning and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can stay at the monastery during extended visits. 

Here are some activities often hosted by the Chuang Yen Monastery:

• Group meditation.
• Courses about all different aspects of Buddhism.
• Ceremonies for the lunar calendar. 
• Vegetarian lunches on the weekend.

Melting Snow Combined with High Elevation Draining Into the River May Cause Flooding

If you experience flooding in Carmel, our trained professionals at SERVPRO can help you repair the damages to your home. Our technicians have experience removing floodwater appropriately and adequately drying the affected area. 

Technicians Mitigate Damage After Flooding By:

• Extracting the contaminated floodwater and disposing it into the appropriate sewer lines according to local ordinances.
• Performing flood cuts in the drywall ensure the drying of wall cavities and prevents moisture from spreading higher up the walls.
• Using industrial strength air movers and dehumidifiers to dry and lower humidity levels in your home adequately. 

For assistance with home damage in Carmel and the surrounding areas, Contact SERVPRO of Putnam County at (845) 228-1090. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.