Water Damage Emergency Tips:

1/11/2018 (Permalink)

This West Covina home flooded with water throughout several rooms. Our team was called out to extract the water and quickly begin cleanup.

Sometimes unexpected flooding comes from a contaminated source and its best to stay clear of the area, but if a water leak comes from a clean source such as a water pipe in the wall, here are a few helpful tips...

For Clean Water situations only

DO’S

• Safety-first: if you see water near any electrical outlet or device, clear the area of family members and pets. Extra care should be taken to avoid slips and falls
• Shut off water source if possible
• Quickly contact SERVPRO of West Covina
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs

DONT’S

• DO NOT use a regular vacuum to remove water
• DO NOT leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet floors
• DO NOT turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet
• DO NOT use TV’s or other electronic appliances while standing on wet floors