Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Waking up or coming home to standing water is never a good. It's important to stay calm and not do anything that could cause harm to yourself or loved one after a water damage.To avoid any problems keep these simple safety measures in mind:

• Should I stay in the house?
• Watch your step because "slip and fall" hazards are common.
• Electrical hazards are a serious concern/
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

Don't hesitate to call the professionals of SERVPRO of Weymouth & Hingham to take a look at your home when it has been damaged by water.

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (781) 337-0344

What To Do After Flooding

• 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.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• 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.