Water Damage Safety

4/24/2018 (Permalink)

Beware! Falling Ceiling

Should you have the unfortunate experience a water damage, safety should be your number one priority. There are many safety issues you need to be aware of to protect your family. Two of the most common safety issues are “slips and falls” and electrical hazards, however, there are others.

Water Supply

• If possible, turn off the water supply to minimize the water damage and safety concerns. Take caution when entering all rooms with wet flooring to prevent injuries from “slips and falls.”

Electricity

• To prevent being shocked or electrocuted, do not enter a room with deep standing water that may be exposed to electricity.
• If the water is high enough to reach the electrical outlets, have an electrician inspect your wiring to prevent electrical shock.
• Have electrical appliances such as furnaces, freezer, washer and dryers dried and serviced by a qualified repairman if the water has reached their electrical unit.

Gas

• If you smell gas, turn off main valve and leave the area. Call the gas company immediately.

• Have gas appliances inspected by a qualified repairman if high water has reached their gas controls.

Structure Stability

• Water damage on a second floor can compromise the ceiling below. If you see sagging ceilings do not enter the room.

Sewer Damage

• Sewer backups can present diseases and bacteria and should never be cleaned without personal protective equipment.

If you have a water damage call SERVPRO of Northeast Columbus at 614-888-5700 to assist.