Water Damage Prevention Tips for Alexandria Residents?

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Douglas County.

SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has been restoring water damage for residents and commercial businesses in Alexandria for years. Here are some emergency water damage tips from our website for things you can do while waiting for help to arrive after flooding:

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

Call Us Today!

SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties is on call 24-hours a day to respond to water damage emergencies in Alexandria. Call us today at 320-219-6505.

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