Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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After experiencing water damage, ensuring safety is the top priority. Here's what you need to know:

  1. Assess the safety of staying in the house, being mindful of electrical and "slip and fall" hazards.
  2. Only perform activities that are safe for you to handle.
  3. Take caution when dealing with heavy, wet materials.
  4. In a water damage emergency, contact us at (425) 454-3900 for immediate assistance.

To address the aftermath of flooding:

  • Remove excess water through mopping and blotting.
  • Wipe down wood furniture and prop up wet upholstery and cushions.
  • Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs on wet carpeting.
  • Utilize air conditioning for optimal drying in the summer.
  • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting and relocate art objects to a dry place.
  • Gather loose items from the floor.

Avoid the following after flooding:

  • Leaving wet fabrics in place; hang furs and leather goods to dry.
  • Leaving books or colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Using household vacuum cleaners or household appliances.
  • Turning on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or entering rooms with sagging ceilings.

For reliable assistance with water damage restoration, contact SERVPRO of Bellevue West at (425) 454-3900 or request help online. Visit our website for testimonials, videos, and before-and-after photos showcasing our expertise in the field. Your safety and satisfaction are our priorities.

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (425) 454-3900

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.