11 Things To Do During A Flood (And 8 Things NOT To Do)

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11 Things to DO when water damage occurs:

• Turn off electricity at the main fuse box if necessary.

• If any computers are off, leave them off until clean, then back up immediately. If any computers are on, backup them first, then turn them off and have them cleaned.

• If power is off to your refrigerator or freezer, it needs to be either hooked up to power or emptied. Contents will need to be inventoried.

• Contact your insurance company as soon as possible.

• Limit contact with areas and items affected by sewage water.

• Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.

• Salvage valuables and place them in a secure, dry location.

• Ask questions of your restoration company. Communicate often and return communications.

• Firearms are highly corrosive and must be cleaned immediately. Ask all family members where any firearms and ammunition are located. You need to take them off-premises before pack-out begins.

• Take any checkbooks, precious jewelry, and cash with you.

• Upon re-entering the site, watch for structural damage. Ceilings and roofs may be subject to collapse. Stay out of rooms where ceilings sag from retained water.

8 Things NOT to do when water damage occurs:

• Turn the electricity back on if you smell gas or if the electric system has been flooded.

• Handle electrical equipment in wet areas.

• Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.

• Turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

• Come into contact with water contaminated by soil or drain back-up.

• Go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on.

• Turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet.

• Leave books or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.