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What do I do when my house floods?
6/18/2020 (Permalink)
- Find the source. Water flooding and damage could be from your home or an act of nature. If flooding is occurring due to a house problem, shut the main water line off. Always note where the water line shut off valve is before there is an emergency - this could potentially save your home from more damage.
- No matter the source of the flooding, It’s very important to turn off the electricity in your home. If you cannot locate the electric box or cannot reach the electric box due to water, call an electrician.
- Make sure everyone is accounted for and evacuate the premises. Flooding water can bring various bacteria and fast moving objects. It’s best to leave the property as is until you can get a professional to assess the situation.
- Call 911. If you are a homeowner you will need to call your insurer. If you are renting contact your property manager.
- Make sure to take accurate documentation of the damage inside and outside of your home. It’s best to always have updated photos of your property at all times to refer to insurance.
What Next?
Once you have contacted your insurance agent or landlord leave the rest to us.- We’ll use state of the art equipment to dry all areas and crevices within your home. SERVPRO also uses the latest in high end cleaners and decontamination processes leaving your home free from disease.
- Keeping areas dry and air regulated will prevent the growth of mold. It’s important to monitor and clean the once flooded area to stop a second problem like mold and mildew that will cause other issues.