What To Do After a Water Damage Emergency

8/27/2020 (Permalink)

What To Do After a Water Damage Emergency

Water damage to your home or property demands immediate action. The longer you wait to bring in professional restoration contractors, the greater the potential to increase the amount of damage because damage from anything that leaks water can expand very quickly and suddenly.

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

• 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.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

While a professional arrives, you have to:

• Remove as much water as possible.
• Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings not permanently attached.
• Lift draperies from the floor, loop through a coat hanger and hang them on a drapery rod.
• Wipe furniture, prop up wet cushions to dry and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Open drawers, closets and cabinets.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
  

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