What to Do Before Emergency Water Damage Specialists Arrive

One of the advantages of hiring certified emergency water damage specialists is fast response time. Trained professionals in the industry know the importance of evaluating damage and beginning the mitigation process ASAP. Still, there's always some gap between the alarming moment you realize a serious water spill has occurred and the time a team of emergency water damage specialists can get to the scene. What you do during that interval matters and can affect the overall outcome of the water damage recovery process. Here are a few steps to take until the pros arrive:

  • If you can, stop the influx of water by turning off the home's main water valve.
  • Shut off electricity to the area at the circuit breaker panel. Move electrical devices out of the wet area only if it is safe.
  • Minimize walking across water-soaked carpet.
  • Leave the job of moving large furniture to the water damage crew. Take small furnishings out of the affected area or put aluminum foil under the legs to prevent rust spots.
  • Pin up draperies and furniture skirts to raise them off of wet surfaces.
  • Relocate to a dry area fragile items, water-sensitive and/or very costly possessions as well anything that might cause a floor stain when exposed to moisture.
  • Wash your hands after contact with flood water and water-contaminated items.
  • Consumer-grade wet/dry vacuums and other devices may not be approved for use in flood conditions and can present an electric shock hazard. Let the specialists using professional equipment designed for the purpose handle water removal.
  • If the water inundation originates from localized flooding or a household sewage backup, don't turn on fans or air conditioners that may spread airborne contaminates air through the house.

What To Do Until Rytech's Water Damage Specialist Arrives

For more dos and don'ts before your emergency water damage specialists get there, download this helpful guide.

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