My Tiffin Home Flooded - Now What?

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage to your Tiffin home? We have the tools and the know-how to take care of the situation ASAP.

Flooding in your home can be caused by many things, such as bad weather, appliances malfunctioning, broken pipes, or faulty plumbing. These events usually happen with little warning, leaving you with a situation you weren't prepared to deal with.

If you find yourself with a flooding problem, the best thing you can do is to contact a professional flooding remediation company like SERVPRO; such professionals are experienced and equipped to handle any flooding you may face. 

Call us at (419) 443-1790 - we’ll be there right away!

What Steps Can I Take While I'm Waiting For SERVPRO To Arrive?

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be hefty. Be careful!

What Are Some Flooding Do's and Don’t's?

Below you will find a list of things you can do and some others that you should not:

• DO:
• 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.

• DON'T:
• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets 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.

Here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties, we are proud to serve our community. When a disaster happens at your Tiffin location, we'll be there right away to help you recover. When you need help with recovery from water damage, We also handle mold remediation, odor removal, biohazards, etc.

SERVPRO is available and prepared 24 hours a day and 365 days a year! 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.