Expedite the Water Remediation Process

Hello World! Welcome Friends! Floods are disastrous and can lead to many significant damages. If you live in a flood-prone area, you must arm yourself with necessary water remediation measures, such as flood insurance coverage, contact numbers of a professional water damage restoration company, but most essentially, a checklist of important steps to quicken the water remediation process. High tide and torrential rainfall are not the only sources of floods, but clogged drains, water pipe burst, leaks, faulty washing machine, and sewer issues can also damage your property.

Since the cost of the flood is high, we are sharing the best tips that will help you speed up the flood recovery process. However, make sure you call up the professionals first so that they can arrive in time and minimize damages caused.

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Inspect Your Home/Office

Do not enter the house until you have made sure that it is safe to do so. Flooded houses are a minefield of risks, such as sagged ceiling, cracked foundation, rodents and snakes, contaminated water, gas leaks, short circuit due to downed power line, and many others. So, you just cannot enter the house without walking around the property to evaluate all elements of risks.

Switch off Electrical Supply

The first thing you should do is to cut down the complete electrical supply of the building before you enter it. Switch off the main connection and seal the area. Cutting the power down will save you from being electrocuted.

Identify the Source of Flood

Meanwhile, try to identify the cause of the flood if it’s due to an indoor source. It is great to classify the water source for expediting the water remediation process. For instance, if it’s because of a broken toilet, bathtub, or sink pipe leak, it will be classified under not contaminated flood water.

If the flood contains soapy water, such as detergent and dishwater, or harmless chemicals, it is classified as grey water. This kind of floods can be handled with minor caution and they are typically safe for human touch.

The third classification is most dangerous and needs precaution and additional measures to prevent diseases and infection spread. If the floodwater contains sewer, or any other pathogen or hazardous toxin, it is classified as black water. Touching the water and inhaling the air can spread infection or cause disease. Special tools are required to handle black water floods. Therefore, if you are able to identify the source ahead, you may perhaps notify the water damage restoration professionals to carry necessary tools.

Stop the Leak (Homeowners)

If you have access to the main water valve, close it to prevent further leaking. If the flood is due to a sewer spew, inform the local wastewater corporation of your city.

Remove Excess Water to Prevent Further Damage

Remove all saturated furniture, carpet, mattresses, etc. and place them out in the sun to dry.
Discard all porous items that came in touch with black water.
Place dehumidifier to remove extra moisture in the air.
Disinfect everything that touched grey and black water, if they are not disposable, such as utensils, packaged food, curtains, sheets, pots, and glassware.
Cover your nose, eyes, hand, and legs properly with good quality masks and gloves before you enter the contaminated building.

Call for a water damage restoration company if your property is flooded with black water for they will know how to expertly remove and transfer black water for safe disposal. Do not touch anything until the skilled professionals have cleared and disinfected the place.

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