What To Do When There’s a Flood in Your Erie Home

8/24/2023 (Permalink)

Floods can be overwhelming and confusing. That’s why SERVPRO of Erie and Warren Counties, PA is here with some “Do’s and Don'ts.”

Summer is extremely refreshing around Erie, PA. It’s nice to have some sunshine and warm weather. However, summer brings some heavy rainfall that might see your Erie home suffer from flooding. Floods can be overwhelming and confusing. That’s why SERVPRO of Erie and Warren Counties, PA is here with some “Do’s and Don'ts” when it comes to flooding!

Do’s

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Turn the A/C on for maximum drying
• Wipe away excess water from wooden furniture
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Gather loose items from the floor

Don’ts

• Don’t leave wet fabric in place, hang furs and leather goods
• Don’t leave colored items like books and magazines on the floor
• Don’t use a household vacuum to remove water
• Don’t use a TV or other appliances in the area
• Don’t turn on ceiling fans if the ceiling is wet or sagging

Keep these in mind if your Erie home ever experiences a flood! There’s one more thing you should do, call SERVPRO. Flooding and water damage is best left to the professionals. We have highly trained water restoration technicians to get your home to preloss condition fast.

Call us today at (330) 392-6355 or visit our Website to see our full array of water restoration services. Next time you see water damage, you know who to call. SERVPRO of Erie and Warren Counties, PA is Here to Help!