Widespread Flooding in Northeast Ohio

What to Do ... and Not to Do in a Water Emergency

Nation’s Experts Advise Property Owners How to Reduce Damage from Water-Related Emergencies

Cleveland, OH (Grassroots Newswire) March 4 2011 - According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage related incidents resulting from leaks and other “wet” mishaps are the No. 1 reason homeowners file claims with their insurance companies. Property owners can actually minimize damage and significantly reduce safety risks by following expert advice from PuroClean Professional Services, part of a leading national franchise that specializes in mitigation and restoration services for water, mold, fire, trauma events and other types of losses.
As the “Paramedics of Property Damage,” PuroClean Professional Services arrives at the scene of a loss and takes the necessary steps to bring the situation under control, preventing it from becoming worse, and finally providing restoration services to help put the property back to pre-loss condition.
“No one thinks that a water damage crisis could ever happen to them, but the unfortunate truth is that every American is impacted by water damage at some point in their life,” said Emilio Soli, owner of PuroClean Professional Services.  “Most people don’t realize the magnitude of a water-related disaster, and that there are actually some measures they can take themselves before we arrive to protect themselves and their property from further loss.”
To help minimize loss, and prevent further damage while technicians from PuroClean Professional Services are en route, Soli suggests property owners follow these guidelines:
-  Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting the saturated area.
-  Wipe furniture to remove excess water
-  Place Aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet carpet.
-  Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying
-  Lift drapes off flooring, loop through a coat hanger and hang on curtain rod
-  Remove wet area rugs
-  Turn on air conditioner if damage occurs in summer
-  Move valuable paintings, art objects and photos to a safe, dry place
-  Open closet doors, furniture drawers and luggage to aid in drying
-  Remove any wet fabrics and dry immediately.
-  Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature
-  Stay out of any rooms where the ceiling is sagging from trapped water
-  Turn off the breaker before unplugging appliances
Do Not
-  Use your household vacuum to remove the excess water
-  Use electrical appliances while standing on wet flooring or carpets
-  Enter a room where electrical cords are in water
-  Wait to call for professional help. The longer you wait, the more damage will occur
Services provided by PuroClean Professional Services include water damage restoration, odor control, fire and smoke restoration, sewage clean-ups, debris removal, water extraction, sanitization, crawl space drying, trauma restoration, emergency board-ups, structural drying, wind damage, disinfecting, mold removal and basement drying.
PuroClean’s technology allows people to repair their homes and regain their lives after a disaster. Quickly providing the insurance community and property owners with disaster restoration and mitigation services, PuroClean minimizes loss and prevents additional damage from mold, soot, smoke and odors to structure and contents.