Storm Damage in Northwest Lake County

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

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Storm Damage Tips

You never know when storm damage might occur, and when it does, it’s important to mitigate the damage quickly to avoid costly structural repairs. SERVPRO^® of Northwest Lake County offers these helpful tips from our website on what to do and what not to do 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!

When you have a storm damage emergency [franchise name and hyperlink] has a team of highly trained restoration technicians ready to assist you 24-hours a day. Call us today at (224) 372-7772. We’ll restore your storm damage in Long Lake, IL, “Like it never even happened.”  

SERVPRO^® of Northwest Lake County is Independently Owned and Operated.