Water Damage Emergency Tips - What To Do

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage? Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties any time, day or night.

After any water damage situation, safety should be your first concern. You need to assess if it is safe to stay in the house and watch for electrical and other hazards. Be careful trying to move anything as wet materials are heavier than they look. 

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.

Add SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties - 219.779.7577 - to your emergency contact list and you won't have to worry about what to do. Our professionals are on call 24/7 to respond immediately to assess the situation and begin mitigating the damages.