What You do Could Effect the Drying Process of Your Property

11/14/2022 (Permalink)

In the time directly after a flood or water loss, minutes matter. Preventative measures can help negate further damage to your property.

What Not to do after a flood or water loss:

• Do not touch or make contact if the water is sewage or otherwise contaminated
• Do not spread contaminated water by walking from affected areas to unaffected areas
• Do not use household fans to attempt to dry wet areas, if the water is contaminated this is especially important as uninformed drying techniques can spread contaminates throughout the house
• Do not enter rooms with standing water where an electrical hazard may exist
• Do not enter affected areas if any electrical outlet is exposed to water, this can include electrical equipment, circuit breakers, and switches
• Do not leave newspapers, magazines, and books that are damp on carpets which will cause staining
• Do not leave colored rugs on top of other carpeting, as this can cause staining
• Do not use your normal vacuum cleaner to remove water, this will break your vacuum and it can cause electrical shock
• Do not use electrical appliances while wet
• Do not turn on any sort of embedded electrical appliance such as ceiling fixtures if there has been water damage in the ceiling

Preventative measures after a disaster can ensure your safety and faster restoration of your property. SERVPRO can help bring your property to its original condition if you visit our website or call us at (916)-991-1522.