Call local water damage professionals immediately for guidance when encountering a flooded home. Safety is the top priority - turn off water, watch for electrical and slip hazards, and evacuate if unsafe. Once safe, use mops and barriers to remove standing water quickly. Dry wet furniture and fabrics away from water. Avoid turning on electronics or vacuuming flood water. Contact professionals for additional advice and assistance.

1. How To Handle A Water Damage
Emergency In McHenry
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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.

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