Water Damage Emergency Tips

What You Can Do Until Help Arrives

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety:

• • Is it safe to stay in the house?
• • Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• • Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• • Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

What To Do After Flooding

• ✅ Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• ✅ Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• ✅ Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• ✅ Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• ✅ Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• ✅ Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• ✅ Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• ✅ Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• ❌ Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• ❌ Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• ❌ Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• ❌ Don't use television or other household appliances.
• ❌ Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.