Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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5 Easy Tips to Prevent Water Damage

• Be careful where you plant. Some plants and trees, like weeping willows, have pretty invasive roots. ...
• Turn your water off before leaving town...
• Update your water heater...
• Remove water source immediately if soaking your house...
• Clean out roof gutters. ...
• Keep an eye on your water bill. ...
• Use a drain snake instead of unclogging chemicals. ...
• Never pour grease down your sink.
• Call SERVPRO of Vero Beach when in doubt or an emergency.

This, of course, is a very short list, but an effective one. 

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What To Do After Flooding

• 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.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• 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.