Emergency Water Damage Tips

6/13/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage can happen at any given moment, so it’s good to always be prepared. The emergency water damage tips provided below can help salvage your belongings. The first 24 hours following a water loss are the most important in preventing secondary or permanent damage. It’s vital that you act fast. And that’s exactly what the heroes here at SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties do when there’s water damage at your residential or commercial property. We are faster to any size disaster.  

In the event of water damage, follow these tips: 

1. Shut-off the water source, if possible, or contact a qualified professional to stop the water source. 
2. Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock. 
3. Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting. 
4. Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. 
5. Move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents, and other sensitive valuables to a dry place. 
6. Do not enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers, or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical shock hazards. 
7. Do not use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water! This could cause an electrical shock or damage to the device. 
8. Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water. 

We hope you found these emergency water damage tips useful. Should you have water damage at your home or business, SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties has an effective 7-step process to help make the damage “Like it never even happened.” Contact us 24/7, 365 days of the year. Will you choose us for your next restoration job? Call us for all your emergency services: 573-339-1948.