Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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After you have suffered a water damage you can become overwhelmed with the situation at hand.  Here are just a few tips to help you until SERVPRO of Sherman/Denison arrives on site.

• If possible shut off the water source.
• Mop up any excess water.
• Stay away from electrical outlets in the affected rooms.
• Remove contents from closets or storage areas.
• Be careful when walking from wet carpet to either hard wood flooring or tile as they can be "slip and fall" hazards.
• Please do not use your regular vacuum to attempt to remove water.
• Remove important documents or books from the wet areas.
• Don't panic help is on the way!

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (903) 893-7166

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.