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What To Do Until Help Arrives: Clean Water Damage Edtion

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

Flooded basement due to a water heater leak. Water on basement floor with wet belongings.

Water damage from a clean water source:

 Dealing with water damage can be a difficult situation. The first thing you need determine is where is the water coming from. 

Is it a:

  • Broken water pipe?
  • Leaking refrigerator, dishwasher or washer?
  • Hot water heater leaking?
  • Sink or bathtub overflowing?

Here are some helpful tips to follow until your local SERVPRO team arrives.

DO:

  • Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified professional to assist.
  • Call SERVPRO of Blackwood/Gloucester Twp at (856) 227-7800 for immediate response.
  • Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building, when access to the panel is safe.
  • Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting the affected areas. 
  • Remove items and wipe excess water from wood furniture.
  • Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
  • Place a barrier between furniture legs and wet carpeting (pieces of wood, coaters, tin foil, etc). 
  • Remove artwork, computers, documents, and other valuables that are sensitive to moisture to a dry, safe place.

DO NOT:

  • Enter affected rooms or areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers, or electrical equipment is exposed to water. Always be cautious of electrical shock hazards. 
  • Leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors. This can cause staining. 
  • Leave rugs on floors or carpeting.  
  • Use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can cause electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner. 
  • Use TV's or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially on wet concrete floors. 
  • Turn ceiling fixtures on if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging or waterlogged. 
  • Feel like you have to deal with this on your own. Call us now at (856) 227-7800 and you will have our team by your side through this whole process. We will make it “Like it never even happened”.

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