Water & Flood Damage Restoration Tips: How to Prevent Unnecessary Loss

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1. Access and evaluate the issue, while documenting with pictures
2. Electricity and water do not mix, be cautious of your surroundings
3. Step with caution-Slippery wet carpets and floors may be a concern
4. Sewage back up has many health hazardous contaminates
5. Use protective gloves , boots, mask and respirators as needed if handling contaminated debris or liquids
6. Hand washing is still the most effective way to prevent spreading infection or illness
7. Never skip the most important step: safety
8. Ceiling buckling or caving?- Avoid area until professional can relieve water pressure causing buckling
9. If possible stop water source
10. If water pipe burst- turn off valve at water main
11. Air conditioner leaking- turn off HVAC system until problem can be addressed professionally
12. Rescue valuable items
13. Do not spend a great deal of time retrieving or cleaning items as further delay from mitigating your home will cause further damage
14. Do not use fans before determining that the water is clean or sanitary