Home water damage: what to do first

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Wichita Falls. We're here to help.

After any home emergency, the safety of your family is most important. In the case of water damage, the actions below are some things you can do while waiting for assistance. However, it’s best to do only those things you know you can do safely.

Once we arrive, we’ll help you assess the situation further and take action to prevent additional damage to your property.

• Shut off the water source if possible
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas if panel is accessible and it's safe to do so
• Remove as much water as possible by mopping or using a shopvac 
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water. This could cause electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner

When water damage happens, call the team that's here to help 24/7/365.

Call the trusted cleanup and restoration experts at SERVPRO of Wichita Falls.