What Do I Do In A Water Damage Emergency?

 1. What to do first;

Call a professional immediately, they will be able to safely remove all the water and prevent secondary damages such as mold

2. Take Precautions;

• Turn off all electricity to the room which have water damage or has been flooded .
• Contain the damage, try and block off the rooms that water has been able to enter
• If you must enter the room, make sure you use safety equipment. Use gloves, rubber boots, and eye protection.
• Shut off the main water to the house (depending on where the water is coming in from).
• Disable any battery powered devices.
• Look for signs of structural damage.
• Keep mouth and eyes clear of the water.
• Watch for hidden debris such as broken glass.

3. Take an Inventory of the damage;

• Walk around the perimeter of the property taking notes and pictures on what is damaged.
• Inspect damaged areas for potential structural weakness.
• Wait for a professional to certify the structure before going inside.

4. Secure the property;

Contain the water damage and block of any contaminated rooms. Make sure the water isn’t affecting any other rooms if it can be blocked.