Emergency Water Tips

12/13/2023 (Permalink)

Emergency Water Damage Tips

After a storm passes, it’s important to stay safe while waiting for help to arrive. Here are some tips to help prevent further damage after a storm, especially if your home has some water damage, brought to you by SERVPRO of Joliet:

- Shut off water source if possible or contact a qualified party to do so in a timely manner as quickly as possible.

- Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the home when access to the power distribution breakers is safe from electrical shock.

- Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping or blotting the surrounding affected areas immediately. 

- Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions in order to evenly dry them. Do not throw wet or damaged cushion covers into a washing machine.

- Refrain from plugging in and attempting to use vacuums, or turning on ceiling fans near the affected area. 

- Avoid the general affected area overall. Electrical shock signals could lurk near an area affected by water damage, and the area as a whole is best if avoided as electric breakers, cords, outlets, or currents could be close. 

If you or someone you know ever faces a water damage emergency, or has any questions regarding a related topic, feel free to contact SERVPRO of Joliet anytime by phone at (815)436-5735 or you can find us on Facebook anytime at SERVPRO of Ames. We are here to get your home back to how it looked before a water damage event. SERVPRO of Joliet truly is faster to any size disaster!