Electrical Safety is Critical When In-Home Flooding Occurs in Arlington Homes

9/16/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage and exposed electrical is no laughing matter. Call SERVPRO for fast and immediate water damage restoration services for your home.

SERVPRO’s Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services in Arlington Puts Safety Measures in Place First

Just about everyone knows electricity and water do not mix. Water is an excellent conduit for electricity and can put you at risk for electric shock. Our technicians have seen things such as light bulbs still working, even while submerged. One of the things homeowners can do before we arrive is turn off the power at the box if they think there is an electrical risk.

Water Cleanup and Removal Starts with Safety

Once our Green Team arrives on the scene, the first thing they do is a scope of the situation. Not only does this allow them to put a plan of action together, but to ascertain any safety issues. This is one of the first steps in water damage restoration in an Arlington home. When it comes to electricity, they look for things like:

• Low to the ground or floor outlets underwater
• Location of the electrical box to shut off the electricity if needed
• Electrical wires behind cavities and cupboards exposed to water
• Electric appliances sitting near or in water

Moving Forward with Water Extraction

Once all of the safety issues have been addressed, we then tackle water damage restoration. It can involve using

• Submersible pumps
• Moisture meters
• Light wands
• Air movers
• Dehumidifiers
• Deodorizers

What we use depends on the scope of the water intrusion and the area of the home impacted. You can depend on SERVPRO to not only provide professional water removal services but to do it safely. For more information, contact SERVPRO of Marysville / Arlington (360) 658-0506.