Water Damage Do's and Don'ts

Here are a few pointers to help you minimize damage and maximize safety before our arrival:

Do...

If possible turn off main water supply to your house and electricity.
Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting the saturated area.
Remove all items and furniture to elevated dry areas.
Place wax paper or wood blocks aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet carpet.
Wipe furniture or any wet item to remove excess water to avoid damage.
Remove wet area rugs, wet fabrics, furs, leather goods and dry separately.
Open doors, windows (If possible), closet doors, furniture drawers, and luggage to aid in drying.
Stay out of any rooms where the ceiling is sagging from trapped water.

Use electrical appliances while standing on wet flooring or carpets areas.
Use your household vacuum to remove the excess water.
In case of sewage broken pipes and overflowing toilets - don't go near contaminated water.
Turn on your heating and/or air conditioning system.
Leave colorful materials like papers, books, boxes, curtains, draperies, upholstery, pillows etc in the wet area.
Wait to call for professional flood damage help. Do what you can do! The longer you wait, the more damage will occur.