What to do After a Flood

10/19/2020 (Permalink)

What to do After a Flood

WHEN THE WATER SUBSIDES

• You may re-enter your home if authorities allow it and it is safe to do so, preferably during the day when it will be easier to identify problems and hazards. When you arrive, take photos to document damage to your home.

ELECTRICITY

• Consult an electrician before reconnecting the electricity to your home.
• Consult an expert before reconnecting heating appliances.

WATER

• If you have a personal well, you must assume that the water is undrinkable even if it appears clear and is odorless. Until you can determine whether your well water is safe to drink, boil it vigorously for one minute before drinking it, or drink bottled water.
• Assume that the water from the municipal waterworks is safe unless you receive a notice to the contrary from the municipal officials in the waterworks department. In case of doubt with respect to water color or odor, contact municipal officials before drinking it.

CLEANING

• Clean all rooms contaminated by the floodwater. Remove and discard all absorbent items from the water, such as gypsum board, fiberglass, carpeting, pressed wood, etc.
• Discard all foods that come into contact with floodwater. Make sure all food is wholesome before eating.
• Return all medications that come into contact with the floodwater to the pharmacy for safe disposal by the pharmacist.
• Sterilize contaminated cooking utensils with boiling water.

https://www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca/en/civil-protection/floods-information-citizens.html

SERVPRO of South Arlington is here for all of your restoration needs.