Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Essential Water Damage Emergency Tips for Safety and Recovery

Your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities during a water damage emergency. Here are some essential tips to keep you safe and help with the recovery process:

  1. Prioritize Safety First

    Assess whether it's safe to stay in your home. Watch out for electrical hazards and potential slip and fall risks. Only engage in activities that you can safely perform, remembering that wet materials can be heavy.

  2. Immediate Actions After Flooding

    • Begin by removing excess water through mopping and blotting.
    • Wipe off any remaining water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items.
    • Prop up wet upholstery and cushions.
    • Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
    • In the summer, turn on the air conditioning for maximum drying.
    • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting and relocate art objects to a safe, dry place.
    • Gather loose items from the floors.

  3. Things to Avoid After Flooding:

    • Do not leave wet fabrics in place; hang furs and leather goods instead.
    • Avoid leaving books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
    • Refrain from using your household vacuum to extract water.
    • Do not utilize television or other household appliances.
    • Avoid turning on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and stay away from rooms with sagging ceilings.

Remember, if you're facing a water damage emergency, don't hesitate to call us immediately at (253) 838-8999 for prompt assistance and professional restoration services.

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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.