Things you must not do after a flood

If you have the misfortune of experiencing basement flooding, you need to know that there some things you must not do after a flood. Please understand that these things are more than just “suggestions”. Number one among things you must not do after a flood is to rush into the flooded area. Don’t even think of entering the flooded area until you have turned off and locked out any potential source of electrical power. To fail to do so is to risk electrocution! Number one on the list of things you must not do after a flood is – you must not electrocute yourself!

Number two on the list of things you must not do after a flood is, “You must not relight waterlogged gas appliances”! Modern gas appliances are equipped with “failsafe devices” which are intended to prevent gas flow in the event of pilot / igniter failure. The concept is great, but water damaged “failsafe devices” have been known to fail. This author can tell you from personal experience – It is no fun to find yourself inside of a gas fueled fireball when the failsafe device fails! Furthermore, the consequences of such accidents don’t quickly “go away”.

High on your list of things you must not do after a flood is that you must not attempt to use any appliance or tool which has been submerged or waterlogged until you have had a qualified professional evaluate it. If your furnace, water heater, washer, dryer, or any other appliance or tool has been damaged by a flood, consult with a well trained / qualified professional before you attempt to use it. The experienced professionals of AquaResist Inc. are well qualified to evaluate your situation, and to advise you concerning what may safely be used. To stay safe and healthy, make it a standard policy – things you must not do after a flood should include: you must not fail to call AquaResist Inc!

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