Water Damage Do's

• Eliminate the source of water
• If there is NO RISK of electrical shock. Turn off circuit breakers to wet areas. Unplug and remove electrical devices located on wet floor coverings or other wet surfaces.
• Be aware that time is a critical factor. Any delay in loss mitigation and restoration may result in adverse health, (bio-contaminants, mold), and safety effects, as well as, additional damage to the structure and contents.
• Remove and secure as many small furniture items as possible to minimize rust or stains and expedite restoration.
• Place aluminum foil under legs of wood furniture especially antiques to protect furniture and prevent permanently staining the carpet.
• Hang draperies and pinup furniture skirts if possible to prevent contact with wet floor coverings, minimizing damage such as water marks, browning, and dye transfer.
• Remove books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants or other items that may stain the carpet. Check under beds and in closets.
• Remove and secure breakables, moisture sensitive, or high value items.
• Make plans for restoration crews to remove large furniture items from affected areas.
  

Water Damage Don'ts

• Do Not. Use your home or wet/dry vacuum. Electrical Shock could result
• Do Not. Place newspaper on wet surfaces, ink transfers easily to carpet.
• Do Not. Walk on wet surfaces any more than necessary to minimize safety hazards and to keep from spreading damage and possible contaminants.
• Do Not. Activate your heating or air conditioning system if it has been in direct contact with water, especially sewage, contamination may spread.
• Do Not. Adjust the indoor temperature unless instructed to do so by a qualified restoration technician.
  DO NOT ENTER ANY AREA
• That has standing water or sewage because of the potential for ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND CONTAMINATION