3 Things You Should Not Do when Dealing with Flood Damage

Posted: May 25, 2021
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

If your home has experienced flooding, it can be overwhelming and frustrating. Ensuring that your family and other people or pets in your home are safe should be your first priority. What’s next? After that, there are certain things we highly recommend you DO NOT do when dealing with flood damage.

1. Don’t enter until you know it’s safe. If your home has experienced a severe flood, there may be large risk factors you want to avoid. If the flooding resulted in an evacuation, always wait until authorities have given an all clear. If your ground is still wet, make sure your power has been turned off and avoid touching circuit breakers or wires in order to avoid electrocution. Also keep in mind that the flood water may be contaminated. This is because flood water often contains mud, bacteria, sewage, or chemical toxins. Wear rubber boots or waders when walking through the area to remove your possessions.
2. Don’t move anything until you’ve taken photos. Before removing anything, however, you will want photos. Carefully documenting your flood damage could help you to get better insurance coverage.
3. Don’t try to do resolve the problem on your own. Dealing with flood damage can be hazardous as well as overwhelming, especially when it is your belongings that have been damaged. Our team is carefully trained and knows how to safely help you resolve your flood damage. We offer 24/7 emergency service for water loss situations, so never hesitate to give us a call.

For the best possible service and experience for your flood damage, call on our team here at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville.