| Water and Flood Damage Information For Your | | | | *Remove wet upholstery cushions from the |
| PropertyWater damages requires immediate | | | | frame and prop them up to dry immediately. |
| attention to minimize further losses. In case | | | | |
| a water damage occurs in your home or | | | | *Place plastic or aluminum foil under any |
| property try to locate the problem. By doing | | | | furniture legs that are not plastic to |
| so you can help prevent further damages. | | | | prevent discoloration or bleeding. |
| Examples are turning off the water line for | | | | |
| faucet,washing machine or dishwasher.Call a | | | | *Punch tiny holes in a sagging ceiling to |
| plumber to report a leak for service and | | | | relieve trapped water make sure to place |
| report the damage to your Insurance Company. | | | | something underneath the holes beforehand to |
| Your insurance adjusters will guide you | | | | collect any trapped water. |
| through the process and will give you advices | | | | |
| on what to do. Then move Items in advance | | | | *Make sure that electrical appliances are |
| such as furnitures, boxes, clothes, beds, | | | | turned off while standing on wet carpets, |
| etc. to a room which is unaffected. The basic | | | | floors or especially on wet concrete floors |
| idea here is to Move and Protect your | | | | to prevent possible electrocution. |
| personal belongings and documents. Standing | | | | |
| water and wet materials are a breeding ground | | | | *Report your damage to your insurance |
| for microorganisms, such as viruses, | | | | company. |
| bacteria, and mold. | | | | |
| | | | *Get help from a Professional for water |
| "Allow molds to grow on home and or a | | | | damage restoration service.Hazards caused by |
| building, materials that are soaked wet for | | | | a Water Damage in your HomeGrowth of Mold |
| more than 24 hours, and in "48 hours of | | | | |
| wetness, the deadly toxic mold Stachybotrys | | | | Mildew or Strong Mildew Smell |
| can begin growing in the damaged areas." This | | | | |
| is a fact and documented by mold | | | | Unpleasant or Bad Indoor Air Quality |
| experts.Water Damage Tips*Remove as much | | | | |
| excess water as possible by mopping the area | | | | Growth of other kinds of |
| or using a wet/dry vacuum. | | | | Micro-OrganismsFlood DamageMost Flood Damages |
| | | | are from natural disasters. To minimize your |
| *Wipe as much excess water from wood | | | | losses it is good to check always the area of |
| furniture as you can and remove tabletop | | | | your Property in case you need to purchase |
| lamps and other items from the furniture. | | | | additional coverage. Ask your Insurance |
| | | | Company about flood insurance and if you |
| *Turn the air conditioning on for maximum | | | | qualify for it.It is always best to have |
| drying in the summer and open the windows in | | | | additional coverage if your home or facility |
| the winter to release trapped for an improved | | | | is in in a Flood Prone Area.Remember that |
| indoor air quality. | | | | water which comes from outside of your home |
| | | | mostly are not covered by your regular home |
| *Remove any artwork and paintings from the | | | | insurance policy. It is always best to read |
| walls if affected. | | | | and understand your policy.In cases of severe |
| | | | storms or hurricanes always be prepared. Here |
| *Remove any area rugs from the floor and | | | | are some Immediate Thingst that you might |
| hang to dry outside or inside. | | | | need . |
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