Mitigating against storm and flood damage by equipping yourself with the right equipment and having a plan in place can often be the only thing you’ll need.
What To Expect With a Storm or Flood?
Power Outages
High winds, heavy rain, and flooding can damage power lines and transformers, cutting off electricity.
Flooded areas
High amounts of rainfall that accompany storms are highly likely to result in flooded houses, sites, streets, and more.
Fallen Trees & Debris
Storms often bring down trees and debris, blocking roads or damaging property.
Property Damage
Has the potential of substantial damage to homes and vehicles from high velocity winds and, in some cases, hail.
Sewage Overflow
Floodwaters can cause sewage systems to overflow, potentially contaminating drinking water.
Storm & Flood Preparation Equipment
Power outages, water leaks, flooded areas, blocked drains, and fallen trees are what you can expect with a storm/flood event. You can prepare yourself effectively against these outcomes with the below hire equipment.
Generators
Reliable sources of back-up power during power outages, with a wide selection to choose from. A critical component of mitigating against power outages.
Sandbaggers
For flood prone routes or areas, a sandbagger can provide you with easily fillable bags of sand that greatly assist with preventing water entry and ingress.
Water Pumps
A wide range of water pumps, perfect as a part of your preparation efforts for areas that are flood prone.
Chainsaws
High winds can cause falling tree limbs and preventable building damage. Consider trimming susceptible branches with our range of chainsaws.
Portable Toilets
Hiring a portable toilet can be a smart and productive precaution, especially in situations where water supply and sewage systems might be disrupted.
Light Towers & Portable Lights
Depending on your site/situation, a reliable lighting source (options of solar and battery powered) of light can be critical if you lose power.
Cold Rooms
If you have significant amounts of perishables without a way to direct power to your current storage, a cold room can assist providing you have a generator.
Trailers
Depending on the severity and what you're able to reasonably prevent, you might benefit from moving important items from the floodzone entirely.
Why Prepare for a Storm or Flood?
Preparing for a storm or flood helps protect your home, belongings, and loved ones from damage and danger. Damage can often be unavoidable, but advance preparation ensures you have the right equipment, supplies, and plan in place to minimize risks, stay safe, and recover faster after the event.
For 35 years we’ve been the hire company of choice for thousands of DIY enthusiasts and building contractors across Queensland and northern New South Wales. With our focus on providing unparalleled customer service and late model quality equipment, Master Hire is your “one stop equipment hire shop”. With more than 1,000 5-star Google Reviews, we are ready to go above and beyond to assist you with your next project.
Storm & Flood Restoration / Clean-up Equipment
The damage has been done and you're looking to get back to normal life or business as usual as quickly as possible - here's what you can use and why.
Water Pumps
Easily remove water from flooded areas quickly - from trailer-mounted, high-volume pumping, to portable stick transfer pumps, we've got you covered.
Carpet Dryers, Dehumidifers & Vacuums
Dry and clean your carpets and other susceptible areas, as well as prevent mould buildup with our range of carpet dryers, dehumidifiers, and wet/dry vacuums.
Chainsaws
With heavily wind-impacted areas, fallen trees and limbs are common. Utilising chainsaws allows you to easily convert large, unmanageable trees and limbs into mulch-ready pieces.
Mulchers & Woodchippers
Once you've got reasonably sized limbs/branches, they can be fed into a mulcher or woodchipper to further aid in the clean-up and restoration.
Stump Grinders
For dying or heavily damaged trees, use a stump grinder to remove above-ground hazards. Can assist in the gradual decay of root systems.
Pressure Washers
Essential for storm and flood cleanup, helping remove mud, debris, and contaminants from driveways, walls, and outdoor surfaces.
Tractor Brooms
With heavily wind-impacted areas, fallen trees and limbs are common. Utilising chainsaws allows you to easily convert large, unmanageable trees and limbs into mulch-ready pieces.
Loaders & Excavators
From mini to full-sized machines, our range of loaders and excavators can make cleaning up hazardous debris left in the wake of a storm easy and efficient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Storms and floods can cause structural damage to homes, destroy roads, lead to power outages, and result in significant water damage. They can also create hazardous conditions like fallen trees, landslides, and contamination of drinking water.
To prepare for a power outage, have backup power sources like a generator, charge essential devices in advance, and stock up on batteries, flashlights, and potentially non-powered sources of light like candles. After an outage, check for fallen power lines and use generators safely outdoors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Before a flood, elevate electrical appliances, seal gaps in doors and windows, store important documents in waterproof containers, and clear drains and gutters. Sandbags can help redirect water away from entry points.
After a flood, wear protective gear, remove standing water with pumps, and use dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out affected areas. Use chainsaws to cut fallen trees and limbs into manageable pieces fit for a mulcher to clear roads, yard, and sites. Use street sweepers like a tractor broom to quickly clear debris on roads. For cleaning and removing dirt and debris from buildings, walls, and driveways, use a pressure washer to restore the former quality of these areas.
Flood recovery equipment includes submersible pumps for water removal, wet vacuums, dehumidifiers, air movers, pressure washers, and generators for temporary power. Chainsaws and mulchers can help clear fallen trees and debris.
Floodwaters can take hours to weeks to recede, depending on rainfall, drainage systems, and soil saturation. Avoid entering floodwaters, monitor emergency alerts, and prepare for potential secondary flooding from upstream sources.
To prevent mold growth, dry out your home quickly using dehumidifiers, fans, and carpet dryers (positioned underneath the carpet), remove water-damaged materials, and disinfect all affected surfaces. Keep humidity levels low and improve ventilation.
Avoid driving or walking through floodwaters, as they can be deeper and stronger than they appear. Check local road conditions before traveling and wait for emergency authorities to clear roads before attempting to drive through affected areas.
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