Mitigation: After the Storm

7/6/2020 (Permalink)

After the Storm: What do I do?

• Notify your insurance agent to determine insurance policy guidelines and steps to take.
• Once the property has been cleared by authorities, take great caution while entering your home, wear protective clothing at all times.
• Take photos or video to record the condition of contents and structure. Make sure images clearly record damage.
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Place aluminum foil, styrofoam or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Place fans at 45-degree angles to walls and move large furniture away from walls to create the best air circulation.
• Do not enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist.
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
• Throw away all foods – even canned goods – that have come into contact with floodwaters.

These are just a few steps you need to follow when dealing with the aftermath of a flood in your home or business. The best practice is to call your local water restoration experts:

SERVPRO of Quincy, IL.

217-223-2993

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