Business Water Damage? Here's what to do...and not to do!

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

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What To Do When Floods Hit Your Business?

What should you do when water rises in your building and threatens to cause water damage? How do you tackle the problems that broken pipes bring, including the tremendous job of water cleanup? The better question may be “what should I never do?” Here are a few things you should always keep in mind when floods hit your business:

• Don’t panic. Have a plan instead.
• Don’t use electricity in the area.
• Don’t wait to act.
• Don’t go it alone.
  
  

These are some actions that you should avoid, but what should you do instead? Follow these steps to prevent further water damage:

1. Secure the Area

Your safety and the safety of those in your building should be your primary concern. If the flood is from a broken pipe, first shut off electricity to that area of your building to keep people from receiving an electric shock. Then, finish securing the area by stopping the water. You can do this either at the faucet itself or by turning off the main water to the business.

If the flood is from a rainstorm, get to higher ground and call for help. Always be prepared and put your safety above the things in your building. The belongings can be replaced or restored; you are irreplaceable.

2. Call for Help

Once it is safe to do so, call a professional restoration crew. These experts can restore the damage that water caused and get your life back to normal. Some local business, like SERVPRO of Venice, are open 24/7 and 365 days a year to help, so there’s no reason to wait.

3. Begin Cleanup

If the water came from broken pipes, you might not have to wait for the restoration crew to arrive to begin cleaning up. You can start removing porous materials and cleaning damaged belongings. The longer you wait, the more water damage can occur. If you’re not sure how to get started with water cleanup, call the restoration company in Venice that is faster to any size disaster.