Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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What you can do until help arrives

 

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

  • Is it safe to stay in the house?
  • Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
  • Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.

 Once you make sure that you and your family are safe call SERVPRO of Lincoln & Warren Counties and help will quickly be on the way.

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (636) 456-3422

What To Do After Flooding

  • Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
  • Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
  • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
  • Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

  • Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don't use electric items in affected areas
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Once we arrive we will assess the conditions in your home or business and begin the process of removing the standing water. We will also have the drying equipment needed to complete the drying process.

Once everything is dry we can take care of any repairs that are needed from drywall & painting to floor covering. Its our goal to restore your home or business to the preloss condition.

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (636) 456-3422

What To Do After Flooding

  • Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
  • Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of 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 in summer.
  • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
  • Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
  • Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

  • Don't leave wet fabrics in place. 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, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.