Things to do for Water Damage until Help Arrives in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser

5/26/2020 (Permalink)

When water damage causes havoc in your home, call SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser

If your home or business in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser has water damage, you can do some things before help arrives.

Make sure that the building or home is safe.

SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser Wants You to Remember:

• Waterlogged materials are very heavy
• Wet surfaces are slippery
• Make sure electrical power is off before you handle devices
• Make sure you are standing on a dry area before you turn on the electric power

SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser suggests that you:

• Remove excess water with mops and/or towels
• Wipe water from wood furniture or other items
• Remove wet cushions. Prop them upright to dry
• Hang up rugs to dry
• Place foil or blocks between furniture and wet carpeting
• Turn on dehumidifiers or air-conditioning if it is safe
• Move colored items from wet carpeting
• Move artwork to a safe, dry place
• Move loose items from the floor or counters
• Start drying items ASAP
• Remember that mold starts growing within 24 hours
• Stay away from rooms that have sagging ceilings

Links:

www.fema.gov