What to do until help arrives

11/11/2016 (Permalink)

      Having any loss to your home such as water damage or soot residue is always a stressful experience that no one wants to have happen to their home. But if you home receives a loss, here are some useful tips on what to do and what not to do until help arrives.

Water damage from contaminated water 

• What you should do
  • Avoid contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage
  • Wash you hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items
• What not to do
  • Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet area's
  • Use household fans to dry affected area

Vandalism damage

• What you should do
  • Wash or hose off egg damage as soon as possible
  • Save bins or containers that contain and reveal ingredients of paint and ink
• What not to do
  • Attempt to remove ink or paint stains as it could cause smearing.
  • Operate damaged appliances

Harmful wastes such as sewage or bloodborne pathogens

• What you should do
  • Stay out of affected areas
  • Call emergency services if situation is still life threatening
• What no to do
  • Attempt to clean the sewage or pathogens
  • Handle contaminated body fluids or pathogenic material

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