Emergency Do's and Dont's

6/3/2020 (Permalink)

Storm in Lake Orion causes damage to a finished basement.

As Michigan is currently in a rainy season, here are some emergency water damage tips to help assist you in taking proper action until our SERVPRO of Rochester technicians arrive.

Emergency Water Damage Tips:

• Shut off the water source if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source.
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the home or building if you have safe access to the power distribution panel.
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting or flooring.
• Move any artwork, computers, documents, and other items with sentimental value to a dry place.
• Don’t enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers, or electrical equipment are exposed to water. ALWAYS avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Don’t use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, this could cause electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

If you experience a water damage call SERVPRO of Rochester at (248) 608-2667