Flood Damage Emergency Tips

3/21/2022 (Permalink)

After any flooding 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! 

If you experience water damage to your home after a flood, here are some tips that you can do until the SERVPRO of Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Co. team arrives on site: 

• 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 the 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. 

We are storm damage specialists. If you have water damage in your home after a flood, call us at 864-229-6610. SERVPRO can get your property back to pre-flood condition.