Emergency Tips

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Emergency Tips

What to do when you have water damage before Restorations Unlimited arrives: At Restorations Unlimited, safety is of primary importance! In the event of needing our high-quality water damage emergency service, here are some valuable tips until help arrives.

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• Shut off power to all flooded areas to prevent electrocution
• Shut off the water source of the flood
• Remove as much water as possible by mopping, sweeping or blotting with large bath towels
• Wipe furniture down to remove excess moisture
• Lift drapes off of the floor, loop through coat hanger and hang from curtain rod
• Remove wet fabrics, area rugs, furnishings and anything else on the flooring in the affected areas
• Remove damp books from shelves and spread them out to dry
• Move valuable pictures, paintings and art objects to a dry place
• Open closet doors, dresser drawers and anything else that can be opened to allow the air to circulate
• Stay out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging
• If the electricity is still on, stay out of rooms with standing water
• Do not use your household vacuum to remove water
• Do not use any electrical appliances while standing in wet areas
• Do not lift tacked down carpet until help arrives, as lifting the carpet incorrectly could damage the backing