Flood Resources

• Remove yourself, other people and pets from affected area
• If water leak is caused by plumbing line, shut off water at the main
• Call Jim Black Construction to begin Restoration process
• Call your insurance company to file a claim
• Stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water
• Photograph as much of the damage as possible
• Remove standing water from flat surfaces by mopping and sponging
• Remove all items from wet furniture tops
• Place aluminum foil squares or wood blocks under furniture legs to avoid furniture staining
• Take up saturated rugs and carpets when hardwood floors are at risk
• Freeze valuable books and documents to retard mold growth until drying can be performed

• Enter a room with standing water unless you have turned off electricity at the breaker box
• Operate televisions, vacuums or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors
• Leave wet fabrics in place; space them apart and dry as soon as possible
• Use heat to dry closed building interiors; mildew and expanded damage may result

• Keep children and pets out of contaminated areas
• Call a plumber ASAP
• Call Jim Black Construction to start restoration process
• Call your insurance agent to discuss property coverage

• Track contaminated material into undamaged areas
• Attempt to decontaminate surfaces with sprays and other over the counter cleaning products, which may not fully disinfect contaminated surfaces

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