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