What to do if you have a Water Emergency

5/11/2020 (Permalink)

Our water specialists are always ready to help with your water emergency.

Water damage can happen quickly. The Dearborn and Dearborn Heights areas regularly face flooding from the Rouge River. Here are a few tips to help if you encounter a water emergency at your home or business.

Emergency Water Damage Tips:

• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock.
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents, and other sensitive valuables to a dry place.
• Don’t enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers, or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Don’t use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water; this could cause electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

If you find that your home or business is faced with a water emergency, please call SERVPRO of Dearborn & Dearborn Heights SE at 313-359-4357.