Tips For Water Damage

12/1/2019 (Permalink)

The period after a large storm or flood is often a hectic. While waiting for SERVPRO to arrive to perform water damage restoration.

The period after a large storm or flood is often a hectic.  While waiting for SERVPRO to arrive to perform water damage restoration there are some simple do and don’ts. 

You can take great steps to avoid further property damage in your wet basement or other areas of your home:

DO

1. Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified party
2. Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock.
3. Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping.
4. Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items.
5. Remove & prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
6. Remove to a safe, dry place any paintings, art objects, computers, and documents.
   
   DON’T
7.  Enter rooms with standing water where electrical hazards may exist.
8. Enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water. 
9. Leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors to cause staining.
10. Leave Oriental rugs or other colored rugs on wet wall-to-wall carpets to cause staining.
11. Use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner.
12. Use TV’s or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors

Remain calm, help is on the way.

SERVPRO of Northern Summit County has the expertise and the resources to handle any size disaster. If you need assistance with storm or flooding call (330) 650-4486