Water Damage Questions and Emergency Water Damage Tips

10/31/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage Key Questions

• Home phone? Business phone?
• Date and time loss occurred?
• What is the source of water?
• What is the type of water?
• Is it clean, gray, or black?
• Is there structural damage?
• Is electricity available?
• Is there standing water?
• What areas are affected?
• Has the water source been repaired and replaced?

Emergency Water Damage Tips

(These tips are for clean water situations only.)

• Shut off the water source if possible.
• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature.
• Remove Oriental or other colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Do not use a household vacuum to remove water.
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet and keep out of areas where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
• Do not leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpeting.