What to do after a flood occurs. Once youve stopped the source of the water from a leak or broken pipe or conditions have improved following a flood or storm, there are a few donts to remember. Dont turn on lights or electrical appliances, especially if ceilings or floors are still wet. Instead, completely shut off power at the meter. If the ceiling is wet and sagging, punch holes in it with an ice pick to allow draining after first placing buckets and pans below to catch drips. Then, elevate furniture and appliances. Remove everything from the floor that you can, and mop or blot as much water away as possible. Finally turn the thermostat down to 65 F or lower. Heat left at 70 F or above allows bacteria to produce mold and mildew. onthehouse/tips/20120503
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:56:14 +0000
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