What to Do When Your Home Floods

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR HOME FLOODS FLOODSÓ Contact Your Insurance Agent Take photos of floodwater and damaged property for Make a list of damaged items, including purchase date and value your claim Call for Immediate Water Removal High-powered extraction equipment can remove standing water in a short amount of time Extract water as soon as possible to minimize the severity and continuation of structural damage Dry Out Your Home Removing or drying out wet materials, including walls and insulation, is critical The air must also be dehumidified to prevent secondary damage to porous items Prevent Mold Growth Immediate, thorough Once mold takes hold, water removal and it can be difficult and drying will help prevent mold and mildew growth expensive to eliminate, so prevention is a must Restore Your Utilities Keep your power turned off until an electrician All wiring, switches, and outlets must be has inspected and repaired the system completely dried out-even behind walls Clean Up and Disinfect Wear gloves and a mask as you clean, sanitize, and throw away items If a sewage leak is the source of flooding, leave all cleanup to the pros Salvage Your Belongings Clothes, upholstered furniture, bedding, carpet, and other soaked items may have to be discarded Solid wood furniture and major appliances may be salvageable if professionally cleaned Start Repairs and Restoration Restoration pros will work with your insurance Your home will be company to ensure full repairs at an agreed cost restored to pre-loss condition as quickly as possible Provided by: CLEANING & RESTORATION, LLC www.tandtcarpet.com Sources: https://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/preparation_recovery/after_a_flood.jsp http://www.floodsafety.com/national/property/cleanup/ http://www.tandtcarpet.com/water-removal.html http://www.tandtcarpet.com/wall-drying.html http://www.tandtcarpet.com/repairs-and-remodeling.html ЦШ