Water Damage - What To Do Before Help Arrives

7/8/2020 (Permalink)

When you experience a water damage in your home, it can be scary and cause you to panic. Of course you would immediately call a trusted plumber and the water damage experts at SERVPRO of Chesterfield and SERVPRO of Tri-Cities Plus, but what can you do until help arrives?

• First try and locate the source of the water damage and turn off the main water valve to stop the water from continuing to pour into your home.
• Never walk through deep water, but if safe and possible, turn the electricity off in the home.
• start trying to soak up as much water as possible using towels and mops. NEVER use a vacuum.
• if you have wood furniture that is affected with water, try placing foil under the legs or wood blocks to prop them out of the water, reducing the damage to your furniture.
• Cushions and other upholstery items should be propped up against a wall so there is even drying.

These are just some of the examples of things you can do while help arrives. Luckily, you won't have to wait long because our SERVPRO team will responded immediately to emergency water services to quickly begin the drying process in your home.