An Emergency Guide to Help You Combat Water Damage
Friday, August 05, 2016
When you experience water damage, the last thing you want to do
is wait around to see what sort of damage has occurred. This emergency guide is
here to help you take the correct steps to minimize damage and get things sorted
as fast as is humanly possible.
Find the Source
First, find the source of the water damage if it is safe for you
to do so. If you can stop the water, then stop the water. If not, leave well
alone and call in a professional to help you. You really need to make sure that
there’s no way you can get electrocuted or hurt yourself in any way. It’s still
very important to stay hygienic if you have water damage in the home, so always
wash your hands after dealing with anything.
Get Help if Needed
If you can’t deal with this alone, get help. You may pay an even
bigger price if you try to save money by doing it yourself. Simply find the
right water damage
restoration service for you and tell them about your emergency.
Focus on Your Safety
When it comes to water damage, it isn’t about saving all of your
things. It’s about your safety first and foremost. Make a risk assessment so you know whether you’re going to be
able to stop the water as well as save your things without hurting yourself. If
electricals are wet, you should stay away from the water until help can get to
you.
Remove Excess Water If Possible
If you can remove the excess water from the area, do so using
things like mops and towels. Whatever you do, do not try to remove the water
using things like a vacuum cleaner. This is very dangerous and could result in
injury.
Gather Up Valuables and Put Somewhere Safe
If you can grab your valuables, pick them up and put them
somewhere safe. Remove electricals only ever if it’s safe, and take away things
like books that can easily be damaged by water.
Turn Your Air Conditioning on
During summer time, using your air conditioning to dry up the water can make things go faster. However, if using
your air con could cause more problems, don’t do it.
Never Use Household Appliances
Never use your household appliances when water damage is present
in the home. Wait until you know the problem has been remedied. You might be in
for a nasty surprise if you ignore this advice. Keep everything switched off and
stay as far away from your electricals as possible.
Keep out of Rooms with Ceiling Damage
If you have ceiling damage due to the water and it appears to be
sagging, make sure you steer well clear of these rooms. Avoid using any ceiling
fixtures too. This will keep you as safe as possible.
Use this guide to help you combat water damage as quickly as
possible. Remember, your main concern should be keeping yourself and your family
safe. Only then should you consider saving any of your belongings.
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