Emergency Water Damage Restoration Indianapolis

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Emergency Water Restoration Tips A Survivor
Guide!
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Water damage can be caused due to variety of
situations including sewage or sump pump
backups, ground water seepage, floods, broken
water lines, hoses or valves in appliances such
as dish washers, hot water heaters, washing
machines and water softeners etc.
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Time is most critical in water/flood damage. In
24 hours, fungi and bacteria will begin to grow
and flourish. Every minute that passes could add
to the amount of money and time it will take to
fully restore what you have lost
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Whatever the flood damage causes are, do be aware
of you and your family's health and safety and
make sure to follow the tips below.
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CALL CERTIFIED WATER RESTORATION COMPANY
Call an IICRC Certified Water Restoration
Service. Restoration companies use specialized
machines such as blowers, fans, floor driers to
make sure that they thoroughly remove excess
water.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• Disconnect all power to the affected area
• Remove as much standing water from floors as
  possible by mopping or blotting with towels.
• Freeze valuable books, papers and documents
• Make holes in wet sagging ceiling to reduce
  trapped water pressure and collect water in
  buckets placed under the holes created.

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WHAT YOU SHOULDNT DO

• Dont operate TVs or other electrical appliances
  that have gotten wet or while standing on wet
  floors or carpet (Make sure you have all
  electrical appliances inspected
• before use).
• Do not wait to call for professional help.
• Dont wipe or attempt to wash fire residues from
  walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces
  without professional assistance.

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PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE

• Clean your gutters routinely
• Check your floors for water stains, particularly
  near dishwashers and sinks.
• Look for bubbling paint or stains on your ceiling
• Check that your dryer is properly vented clear
  out lint build-up in the exhaust hose and
  external vent to prevent obstructions that can
  lead to moisture build up

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GET HELP FROM PROFESSIONALS
Indiana Restoration and Cleaning Services
specializes in clean-up, repair, restoration and
rebuilding after fires, floods, storms or natural
disasters. Contact the professional water damage
company in Indianapolis before ever beginning the
water cleanup yourself. Call _at_
317-776-9942 Visit _at_ www.indianarestoratio
n.com