WATER EMERGENCY TIPS

EMERGENCY WATER DAMAGE TIPS – Dos AND Don’t

Do:

• Stop the water source
• Remove as much water as possible by mopping or sweeping
• Tab furniture, so it is not in water, starting with the most valuable. ​
  You can use plastic or wax paper to help protect wood furnishings.
• Towel down wood furnishings.
• Lift draperies, curtains and bed skirts off the floor.
• Remove wet area rugs.
• Move photos, paintings and paper documents to a dry location.
• Remove wet soft goods and dry them as soon as possible.

Do not:

• Use electrical appliances and outlets in wet areas.
• Use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.
• Enter rooms if the ceiling is sagging with water.
• Assume that the water is centrally located. It often runs in odd areas.