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You want to get it cleaned up as quickly as possible.

I. BEFORE CLEAN UP

• Make sure the gas and electric is off

• Ventilate area to allow escape of possible build up of gas

• Open doors, windows and use fans to encourage maximum ventilation

• Never take matches, lighters, or lanterns into basement

• Do not allow anyone especially children or pets near flooded area

• Raw sewage in flood water makes it very hazardous

• Turn on flashlight before going into flooded area to help you see

• Remember Safety First

II. DURING CLEAN UP

• Put on protective clothing and head cover

• Use personal protective gear: rubber gloves, rubber boots, goggles and face mask

• Be sure all open sores and cuts are properly covered with adhesive bandage etc.

• Be cautious that flooded areas will be slippery, even after the water recedes

• Take pictures or video if possible of entire flood area for insurance purposes

• Remove damaged carpeting, furniture, dishes, wall board, appliances, etc.

• Water damaged walls or support structures must be replaced one foot beyond water line

• Remove toxic chemicals such as pesticides to prevent pollution and mixing of chemicals

• Take appropriate steps to remove, discard or clean materials exposed to water

Very porous materials

Items or materials rapidly absorb water

Materials should be bagged up when ever possible and properly discarded

Examples: fabric, clothing, cardboard, dry wall, plaster wall, etc.

Semi-porous materials

Items or materials that slowly absorb water

Removal and discard will be based on dry rot and water damage

If not sufficiently damaged properly clean, scrub and dry (see cleaning methods)

Examples: wood, particle board, etc.

Non-porous materials - Items or materials that do not absorb water

Properly clean, scrub and dry (see cleaning methods)

Examples: Metal, concrete, brick, plastic, tile etc.

1. Clean thoroughly by using detergent and scrubbing
• Rinse thoroughly
• sanitize by using one cup of bleach per gallon of water at 70o F (do not use bleach without proper ventilation and protection)
2. Protect yourself from fumes from bleach
3. Never mix bleach with ammonia, the fumes produced together are toxic
4. Thoroughly clean with scrub brushes
5. Air dry area with fans
6. Ventilate well