Do's & Don'ts After a Flood by SERVPRO

3/2/2020 (Permalink)

Proceeding water damage, your primary focus should be safety:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and “slip and fall” hazards are a prevalent concern.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform with the damage.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful lifting them!

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• What To DO After A Flood
• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal or lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying if damage is in the summer.
• Remove colored rugs from water damage.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from the floors.

• What NOT To Do After Flooding
• Don’t leave wet fabrics in damaged areas. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don’t use television or other household appliances.
• Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.
• Stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.