Water Damage Precautions

10/13/2017 (Permalink)

Flooded Home

Extra precaution should be taken when walking into a flooded area. You should dress protectively when entering a flooded area to lower the risk of injuring yourself on something that is not visible in the water.  Any food that has come in contact with flood waters or areas that may have been contaminated must be thrown out. Even if food is properly sealed or canned, it should still be considered contaminated. If furniture is lightly damaged and can be restored, there are a few things you can do to ensure that those items are recovered. You can start by propping cushions up for drying and keep drapes above water level to hang dry and keep from getting further damage. Wipe dirt from surfaces before doing your primary clean.