How To Handle A Water Damage Emergency In Highland Park

1. How To Handle A Water Damage
Emergency In Highland Park, IL
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2. Step #1
Call Your Local Water Damage Pros!
When you come home to a flooded house,
you need to act fast!
The first thing you need to do is call us.
We can answer all your questions, respond
usually in less than 1 hour. We will give you
advice, guidance, and information that you
insurance company will not!

3. Step #2
Should You Stay In Your Home?
• Safety First!
• If safely possible, turn off the water supply. For
many homeowners this is often located outside.
• Be careful of electricity, and slipping and falling.
• Don’t pick up heavy items if you are physically
unable. Remember that water logged materials
are extremely heavy!
• If you feel unsafe, or there is a possibility that the
water is in contact with electricity, you should
leave the house and wait for Water Damage Pros
to arrive.

4. Step #3
Actions To Take After A Flood.
Warning: Only do the following if the house is safe and you are physically qualified.
• Use a mop to collect all excess water. You can minimize damage by quickly removing
sitting water.
• Place wooden blocks, aluminum foil, tarps, or other appropriate barrier to get all wood
furniture off of the wet floor.
• Wipe water off all wooden furniture.
• During warmer months, run the air conditioner to pull out the moisture.
• Arrange fabrics such as curtains and throw rugs so they can stay away from water and
dry out.
• Ask your Water Damage Pros consultant what other steps you can take.

5. Step #4
Actions To Avoid After A Flood.
Warning: Only do the following if the house is safe and you are physically qualified.
• Do not turn on any electrical appliance or device if possible.
• Do not use your home’s vacuum cleaner to suck up the water.
• Do not leave paper items such as books, newspapers, magazines sitting on the wet
floor. Remove and dispose of the items that cannot be saved.
• If the flood involves a ceiling, do not touch or use a ceiling fan.
• Do not stay in a room where the integrity of the ceiling, walls, or floors seems affected.

6. More Questions?