Emergency Storm Tips

6/2/2022 (Permalink)

What to do and don't when a storm strikes.

Do:

• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table to items.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. 
• Turn air conditioner on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove Orientals or other colored rugs from wet wall to wall carpeting.
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight, if possible.
• Pick up loose items, toys, ECT. off of floors.

Don't

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
• Use your house hold vacuum to remove water.
• Use TVs or other house hold appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceiling are sagging from retained water.

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