WATER DAMAGE EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW
IF YOU ARE FACING
STANDING WATER IN YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS
IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY SERVICE NUMBERS
1) SAFETY FIRST. An area flooded by water can be fraught with unseen hazards. Secure your property from further damage and protect yourself from injury. Get help. Doing this yourself can be very dangerous.
- Turn electricity off at the breaker box to minimize electrocution hazard. Call an electrician to do this for you just to be safe.
- Secure your property from unnecessary damage. Move your contents out of the water affected area to a location where they can be dried. We can help with this. Sometimes there is so much stuff stacked up in a basement, it has to be all packed out, processed, dried, and returned at a later time.
- If the water source is NOT clear water from a water supply pipe, it is contaminated and is a potential health hazard. Stay away or you could get sick.
- If you must be in the area, wear an organic cartridge respirator, gloves, high boots, and splash goggles.
2) Before calling a professional, make a call to your insurance company.- Find out from your agent if you have water damage coverage and what the limits of your policy are.
- Learn what your deductible is.
- Ask to file a claim and get a claim number.
- Ask for the name of the assigned adjuster and get their contact information.
- Ask if the policy will cover what is necessary to remove the water and to "preserve and protect" your property from further damage.
- Document the name of your insurance contacts, policy numbers, insurance coverage limitations, and claim numbers.
ON-SITE Professional Cleaning Water Damage Emergency Numbers
(218) 727-2575 During Business Hours
(218) 390-7938 After Hours Emergency Line
(218) 590-0180 After Hours Alternate Line
3) Call a professional water damage restoration company in as soon as possible. Call 218-727-2575 NOW For immediate service! Click Here to fill out the water damage report form for faster service.
- Do not allow surfaces to stay wet any longer than absolutely necessary.
- In only 24 hours wet surfaces can support the growth of microbials ( bacteria, mold, and mildew).
- One mold spore can multiply to millions in just a few days.
- The toxic effects of harmful molds introduced in the body can be devastating.
- A "musty" smell is a telltale sign of microbial growth.
- Clear water running onto a carpet, for example, can become as toxic as raw sewage in just 72 hours following a water incursion.
Do not install fans until a drying system can be brought in. Too much humidity in the air will damage all your interior furnishings.
Steps to Getting The Water Out
And Your Home or Business Back to Normal
ELEVEN STEPS TO GET YOUR HOME DRY NOW
1) Remove the Standing Water
2) Remove wet contents to safe location, dry them
3) Sanitize wet surfaces
4) Remove and dispose of damaged goods
5) Install drying equipment
6) Monitor temperature and humidity conditions
7) Remove drying equipment
8) Repair/restore water damaged items. (clean or replace)
9) Clean all affected surfaces
10) Restore contents to origanal positions
11) Invoice Payment due upon completion of project.
