Do’s of Water Damage

• Do stop the water source.
• Do call your insurance company.
• Do remove as much water as possible from hard surfaces, especially wood.
• Do remove as much of the water as practical using mops or wet vacuums.
• Do remove any items you can from the affected area.
• Do remove rugs from affected area.
• Do put aluminum foil or plastic under metal or wood furniture legs.
• Do get the air moving.  Use your HVAC system or fans that you can safely plug in.
• Do take pictures of the entire area showing where the water started, where it went, and what it affected.

Don’ts of Water Damage

• Don’t walk through standing standing water until the power has been turned off.
• Don’t turn any appliances or electrical devices on.
• Don’t remove any building or structural material such as drywall or installed carpet unless your insurance company has instructed you to do so.