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Ten ways can be used when facing water damage.

September 01,2021

Water is an essential element for human living, but it will bring substantial destruction to people's lives like hurricanes and floods, and it is unpredictable and relentless. This article outlines the ten best ways for water restoration to help the facility executive navigate to deal with the tricky question after the water damage. These tips will be expedited in the remediation process to ensure the safety and security of the relative staff.
1. Safety is always a priority when facing water damage. Immediately align yourself with the proper local resource, including fire and police, mechanical contractors, insurance, utility, and restoration companies.
2. Swift action is critical in minimizing the loss, reduce the risk and protect the asset. Therefore you must be familiar with the water shut-off.
3. Double-check light fixtures or electrical boxes for water, as electricity is the most significant hazard.
4. The following things should be turned off immediately when impact by the water damage, like the electrical box, circuit breaker box, and meter panel.
5. Identify the water damage resource, assess the contaminate level, and be aware of the healthy effect to report the condition on-site to the emergency personnel.
6. Be aware of potential environmental threats, such as lead or asbestos, because long-term exposure to asbestos and/or lead can cause health problems.
7. Relocate and protect valuable items, including electronics, furniture, art, documents, and clothing.
8. Keep some essential items handy, such as plastic bags covering or handling items, caution tape, duct tape, and essential hand tools.
9. Containment and/or isolation of damaged areas to protect staff and on-site emergency personnel. Build plastic barriers around contaminated sites and cord them off.
10. Use our dehumidifier with an on-site repair partner to begin protecting and restoring your property to good condition.
No matter the resource of the natural disaster, pipe leak, sewer clog, or sprinkle pipe break, it all will damage your asset and put your vital resource in danger. So, spending a little more time reviewing these ten ways can ensure you take emergency measures to handle the water damage.


 

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