The First Steps in Flood Damage Restoration

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The First Steps in Flood Damage Restoration
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• When you discover flooding in your home, youll
  need to take the first steps towards flood damage
  restoration right away. Its always an unexpected
  cause for panic to find flooding or water leakage
  in your home or property. Water damage can happen
  as result of a number of things. Whether its
  broken pipes, malfunctioning appliances, or
  severe weather, it only takes minutes of water
  leakage to cause major damage to your home. If
  you home floods or suffers any type of water
  damage emergency, its important that you take
  action immediately. Here are some steps you can
  take right away to prevent any further damage.

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• Stop the Water
• Find the source of the water leakage and turn it
  off or seal it up. Unless the flooding is due to
  severe weather, the easiest way to stop the water
  flow is by turning off the main water valve to
  the house. You should always make sure you know
  where the main water valve is located in your
  home before you find yourself in an emergency
  flooding situation.
• Turn Off Electricity
• After the source of water has been stopped,
  youll need to turn off your homes electricity.
  If you cant get to your fuse box without walking
  through water, then wait until professional help
  arrives.

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• When water mixes with electricity it becomes
  extremely dangerous. You should not attempt to
  cross through water to reach your fuse box.
  Instead wait until a certified electrician is
  able to help.
• Evacuate
• If the flood damage is cause by a pipe bust or
  sewage leak, it can make your home a dangerous
  and unhealthy environment for you and your
  family. Make sure everyone within your home is
  accounted for and unhurt. Everyone needs to
  evacuate the premises and find a safe, dry place
  as soon as possible. It may mean just going to
  the backyard, or going to a neighbors house, but
  its important to find a safe location for you
  and your family right away.

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• Call for Help
• The sooner you call for help with flood damage
  restoration, the more quickly and easily the
  damage can be cleaned up and your home or
  property can be restored. Hiring a professional
  for your water and flood damage restoration will
  ensure that the job gets done in a timely manner.
  When it comes to water damage, if you follow the
  correct steps from the beginning, youll end up
  with a lot less damage and a much easier
  restoration process.

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