Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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The first thing to remember is to be extremly careful in a water damage situation in your home or business, you can never be too cautious. 

• First and foremost decide if it is still safe to be in your home following water damage.  
• Be aware of electrical situations and hazards. 
• Be sure to shut your water off at the main source. 
• Call professionals like SERVPRO of Vincennes if you are not sure what to do next and are in need of our assistance. 
• The sooner your call us, the quicker the damage will be taken care of, and the more affordable to service will be. 

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (812) 895-0581

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.