Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

Is it safe to stay in the house?
Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
Locate water shut off.
Stay clear of any electrical & slip & fall hazards.
Identify source of water damage and repair if necessary.
Relocate or protect valuable contents from affected areas.
Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Conyers / Covington.
Begin mitigation with restoration partner on-site to preserve, secure, and restore your property to good working order.

Continue reading for additional dos and don’ts for cleaning up after a water damage event.

Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
Gather loose items from floors.

Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
Don't use television or other household appliances.
Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.