Emergency Tips

4/11/2022 (Permalink)

Water Damage From Contaminated Water

DO:

-Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage.

-Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items.

DON'T:

-Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.

-Turn on the HVAC system if there is still a possibility of spreading contaminated air.

-Use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminated areas.

-Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas.

Vandalism Damage

DO:

- Hose or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible.

-Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery

- Save containers which reveal the ingredients of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints.

DON'T:

-Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains.

- Operate damaged lamps or appliances.

-Discard furniture wood chips, broken pieces from porcelain, furniture or art objects.

Harmful Waste 

DO:

- Stay out of affected areas.

- Call emergency service personal if the situation is life-threatening.

- Treat bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.

DON'T:

- Attempt to clean up any kind. 

- Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.