What Not To Do When You Come Home to a Flood
The most crucial action you can take immediately upon encountering flooding in your home or business is to stay clear of the water and avoid touching anything that conducts electricity or any metal. Instead, contact Canada’s Restoration Services urgently about flood damage restoration. Once the experts are on their way, you can turn off the main water supply if it is safe to do so. Once our team arrives, we can guide you through the next steps for safe water damage restoration and cleanup.
What to Avoid After Calling a Water Restoration Company
The most vital step to water damage restoration or encountering a flood is ensuring everyone’s safety.
- Keep Clear of Water: When there is flood water in your home or commercial property, there is a significant risk that the water is contaminated either with sewage in the case of a sewer backup or with chemicals such as with an appliance overflow. To avoid exposure to harmful chemicals, ensure everyone is guided away from the water.
- Prioritizing Insurance Company: In most cases, insurance companies expect you to take fast and responsible steps to mitigate water damage. So, before calling your insurer, call a reputable restoration company like Canada’s Restoration Services to jump-start your flood damage restoration.
- Attempt DIY Cleanup: Trying to take water damage cleanup into your own hands can result in a number of problems, primarily missed areas or ineffective drying. It’s essential that flood damage restoration be handled by experienced and certified technicians who take a comprehensive approach. Wet materials left behind can be susceptible to mold and result in more damage from an infestation. If you do have mold from your flooding, trust the experts at Canada’s Restoration Services for mold inspections and removal post-flooding.
To learn more about how to stay safe and streamline water damage cleanup, contact Canada’s Restoration Services.
