Coordinating Steps After Water DamageHand In Hand Dealing with Water Damage
When you call Challis Restoration Services, they rush to the scene of the damage immediately, day or night. Your window of opportunity is so short– mold growth can begin in as little as 48 hours. You need a team to attack the problem quickly, logically and aggressively. Although every water damage situation is different, here is a general plan to maximize the time and minimize damage to your Cedar Rapids establishment: Safety is Always First Before going into an area affected by water, electricity in that area of your home must be turned off. If you can safely reach the breaker box, turn off the power. If this requires you to wade through standing water, stay out and let Challis handle it. After electricity is turned off, unplug all electronics to avoid shock. Stop the Water Source The most important step is to 1) find where the water is entering into your home and 2) stop or minimize the flow. If water damage is occurring because of an overflowing faucet, then turning o...