Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Water damage can be tough, but the restoration process does not have to be. Look through these water damage tips that you can practice in the instance where you discover that water damage has occurred in your home or building to enhance safety measures. These water damage restoration tips will help you ensure that repairs are done quickly. It is important to note that wet materials begin to develop mold after 24 hours, so do not wait to call a professional to begin the restoration process!



What To Do Until Help Arrives:

  • Unplug all electronics
  • 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.

As soon as it is possible, our SERVPRO will get a crew out to your home or building to assess damage and begin the restoration process. SERVPRO Natick/Milford is here for you in your time of need.

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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.