WHAT TO DO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES- Water Damage From Clean Water

4/16/2021 (Permalink)

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What to do until help arrives 

Do: 

• Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source 
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building, when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock 
• Remove as much excess water as possible from mopping and blotting 
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items 
• Remove and prop up wet  upholstery cushions for even drying 
• Place aluminum foil or woods blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting 
• Remove to a safe, dry place any paintings, art objects, computers, documents, and other materials that are valuable or sensitive to moisture 
• Use wooden clothespins to keep furniture skirting off damp floors 
• Hang draperies with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet carpeting or floors  
• Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature 

Don't: 

• Enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist 
• Enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers, or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical hazards 
• Leave books, newspapers, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors to cause staining 
• Use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner 
• Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors 
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water