Flood and Water Damage Best Practices

1/9/2020 (Permalink)

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Waking up or coming home to a flooded home is very difficult. Let it be a pipe burst or a weather-related flood, there are a lot of steps to complete when mitigating and restoring a home with water damage. Basic knowledge of what to do and what not to do should your home flood is very important.

What to do if your Manteca or Modesto home floods

• Ensure that the home is a safe place to be at the time of flooding
• Check to see if electrical devices and outlets are safe
• Be cautious of wet floors and understand slip and fall safety measures
• Do not lift wet materials, as they are heavy
• Contact a plumber right away to stop any plumbing-related flooding if applicable
• Once you have contacted a plumber, contact SERVPRO of Manteca and Modesto at 209-823-8877

Before SERVPRO arrives at your home

• Stop the water source if you can
• Remove any excess water if possible
• Wipe down and dry any wood furniture
• Hang any wet fabrics like furs and leather goods
• Remove any wet upholstery and/or cushions if needed
• Remove decorative rugs from the floor
• Clear walkways and ensure to lift any loose items from the floors such as books, magazines, and other items that are on the wet carpet
• Move any art or prized belongings to a safe and dry place
• Place wood blocks between furniture legs and wet flooring

SERVPRO of Manteca and Modesto will arrive and take care of all of your flooding and water damage needs. If your house has a flood or any water damage, reach out to our knowledgeable team.