What to Do After a Flood or Water Loss

6/21/2017 (Permalink)

If you take the right steps are water damage, you can help to mitigate further damage and costs.

1. Firstly, if you are dealing with any sort of sewage or contaminated water avoid ALL contact and wash your hands thoroughly after in contact with contaminated items.
2. Shut off the water source if you can, or contact a qualified party to do so.
3. Turn off electricity for the relevant parts of the building via the circuit breaker to prevent shortages, damage, and fire.
4. Mop the area to remove excess water when possible.
5. Do a soft pass over wooden furniture to dry them and prevent damage.
6. Remove upholstered materials from wet areas to prevent further damage and start drying.
7. Place wood or aluminum foil between furniture and wet carpeting to prevent spread of water upwards.
8. Remove all moisture sensitive objects such as electronics, art, paperwork, or other important objects.
9. Make sure to move all hanging cloth whether it be from curtains, or furniture, or tables to prevent contact with the ground by clipping it up.

Contact SERVPRO of North Highlands and Rio Linda for help with your water damage based necessities. Call us at (916)-991-1522, or visit our website.