??What To Do When Your Basement Floods in Euclid

8/4/2023 (Permalink)

Flooded basements because of heavy rainfall are all too common in Euclid, Shaker Heights, Lyndhurst, and their surrounding areas.

Flooded basements because of heavy rainfall are all too common in Euclid, Shaker Heights, Lyndhurst, and their surrounding areas. With that being said, are you fully prepared for flooding? Let the water damage restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast give you some Water Damage Emergency Tips to follow when your Euclid home is flooded.

Safety First

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

What To Do After Flooding

Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.

• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Before any of this, call SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast! We are faster to any size disaster with 24/7 response. We have the training, experience, and equipment to properly dry your Euclid home. Call us today at (216) 464-4498 or visit our Website to get your basement dried fast!