SERVPRO Franchise Professionals will likely be needed to complete your cleanup, but following the steps on this page will help minimize secondary damage.
"We had a water heater flood that damaged an office area, several stored boxes, walls and cabinets. The leak went undetected for several days as the flooring and the storage boxes hid it. SERVPRO of Cerritos came to the rescue. They were not only efficient but were here quickly, got it dried out and ready for the repair crew to come in. They worked with the insurance adjusters and were all the time concerned about us. Thanks to the pro's at SERVPRO Cerritos."
Fred Charles Gillett
(CA)
Home Emergency Tips
What you can do until help arrives
Water Damage | Fire & Smoke Damage Water Damage
After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:
- Is it safe to stay in the house?
- Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
- Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
- Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
- Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
- Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
- Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
- Gather loose items from floors.
- Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
- Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
- Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don't use television or other household appliances.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
