6 Things to Never Do After a Flood

9/14/2018 (Permalink)

Floods are dangerous. Once waters recede and it is safe to return home, call the professionals for help cleaning up

If you're dealing with a flooded home, it's understandable that you want to act fast to minimize damage. While it is correct to address it fast, you need a professional in water remediation and restoration. Flood water cleanup must be done with great care, otherwise you risk causing more harm to both your home and yourself. Your local flooded remediation team shares a few tips for what NOT to do post flood:

• Do NOT stay in your home if actively flooding
• Do NOT wade into standing water
• Do NOT touch the water
• Do NOT forgo protective gear
• Do NOT forget to call your insurer
• Do NOT forget to call your Overland Park, Kansas, water damage restoration team
  
  

It is important that you don't do any of the above, as failure to listen to the professionals could put you, your home, or your loved ones in harm's way.

Get Out of the House and Away From the Water ASAP

Depending on where the flood water came from, it could be contaminated with human feces, chemicals or other harmful materials. For this reason, you should never go anywhere near the water, let alone touch it. Ideally, if you can, get out of your home as fast as possible and call for help.

If You Must Stay in the Home, Wear Protective Gear

While you should not attempt cleanup efforts on your own, if you plan to stay in the home, make sure you're equipped with all the right protective gear. Protective gear you will need includes: flood boots (which may protect you against electrical shocks), full-body suit, gloves, and a face mask.

Contact Insurance Provider & Restoration Company

In order to be reimbursed for the water damage caused by a flood, you need to contact your insurance provider immediately. Insurance will need a projected cost of the water remediation and restoration. We offer estimates and will coordinate with insurance to ensure that the process is handled fast and efficiently so your home can return to normal. The faster you take action in contacting your insurance agent and restoration team, it could minimize damage and therefore the costs of restoration.