#Water Damage in Home

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8 Steps to Follow After Water Damage in Home

Water damage in your home can be a distressing experience. Whether it's from a burst pipe, a leaky roof, or a natural disaster, the aftermath of water damage requires immediate action to prevent further destruction and restore your home to its previous condition. In this article, we will guide you through eight essential steps to follow after water damage occurs in your home.

8 Steps to Follow After Water Damage in Home

Water damage in a home can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. However, taking immediate action is crucial to minimize further damage and ensure a smooth restoration process. Here are eight steps to follow after water damage in your home:

Step 1: Assess the Safety

Before entering your home after water damage, ensure that it is safe to do so. Check for any visible structural damage, electrical hazards, or signs of potential harm. If there are any concerns about safety, it is crucial to wait for professionals to evaluate the situation and give the green light to proceed.

Step 2: Stop the Water Source

Identify the source of the water damage and take immediate action to stop the flow. Shut off the main water supply if the issue stems from a burst pipe or plumbing malfunction. If the water damage is caused by a leaking roof, tarping or covering the affected area can help prevent further water intrusion.

Step 3: Document the Damage

It's important to document the extent of the water damage for insurance purposes. Take photographs or videos of the affected areas, making sure to capture the damage and any valuable items that have been impacted. This evidence will be useful when filing an insurance claim.

Step 4: Contact Your Insurance Company

Notify your insurance company about the water damage as soon as possible. Provide them with detailed information about the incident and the documentation you have gathered. They will guide you through the claim process and inform you about the coverage and reimbursement options available.

Step 5: Remove Standing Water

Standing water can cause further damage and promote mold growth. Use pumps, wet vacuums, or buckets to remove the standing water from your home. Be cautious while performing this task, and consider enlisting the help of professionals if the water volume is significant.

Step 6: Dry Out and Dehumidify

After removing the standing water, it's crucial to dry out the affected areas and reduce humidity levels to prevent mold and mildew growth. Open windows, use fans, and employ dehumidifiers to facilitate the drying process. Remove wet carpets, furniture, and other belongings to expedite the drying and prevent further damage.

Step 7: Clean and Disinfect

Once the affected areas are thoroughly dried, clean and disinfect all surfaces to eliminate any remaining contaminants. Use appropriate cleaning agents recommended for water damage restoration. Pay close attention to hidden spaces such as wall cavities and crawl spaces, as they may also require cleaning and disinfection.

Step 8: Restore and Repair

After completing the necessary cleaning and disinfection, it's time to restore and repair the damaged areas. Replace damaged materials, such as drywall, flooring, or insulation, following the appropriate guidelines and regulations. Hiring professionals for restoration work can ensure a thorough and efficient recovery process.

Conclusion

Experiencing water damage in your home can be overwhelming, but by following these eight steps, you can mitigate the damage and begin the process of restoration. Remember to prioritize safety, document the damage, involve your insurance company, remove standing water, dry out the affected areas, clean and disinfect, and finally, restore and repair. Acting promptly and seeking professional help when needed will help you restore your home to its pre-damage condition.

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[carnivalcarriondiscarded]

YES HIGH-SEA ADVENTURES!!! I love the idea of them coming across a kraken or something of that nature

Sally's at the front of the line like "FOR GLORY" meanwhile others are freaking out or trying to keep the ship(and themselves, but mostly Eddie) stable

Also the bit with Eddie and Frank😭<3 so good

Sally, Julie, Frank: throwing themselves at the kraken

Eddie: attempting to back them up, failing <3

Wally: getting snatched by said kraken

Barnaby: holding onto Wally's ankle with one paw & holding onto the ship w/ the other

Poppy: dragging Howdy's deliriously sick self into a corner for "safety" & screaming

#and the ship's actual crew are the ones getting shit done <3 #listen when there are three available fighters #& one things they can bring down a kraken with his bare hands #another is just wildly hacking at it & is mostly just damaging the ship #and only the third is actually doing anything but her magic is fire-based so thats horrifying on a ship #yeah. yeah #& then eddie of course also gets snatched bc he's an easy target #so now barn is holding onto both wally and eddie while biting the guardrail as an anchor #trying to yell for help lmao #wally's staff is downstairs so he cant cast & the situation isnt dire enough for him to tap into home's real power #home is patiently watching and waiting and eating popcorn #eddie's screams of fear are very entertaining <3 #wh fantasy au #rambles from the bog #of course i imagine that wally Does have to play the 'home' card #its a small-ish ship! a brig! not a lot of crew needed to operate that babe! #and since barnaby has his hands full / howdy is borderline unconscious #eddie is (affectionately said) useless / wally doesnt have his staff / etc #home is needed! #in my mind wally's boot comes loose and he goes weeeee right into the water in the kraken's grasp #and a minute later a 'second' - black - kraken (home) completely bodies the real kraken #and wally climbs over the side perfectly fine but very soaked #barnaby: ARE YOU OKAY??? WHAT HAPPENED #wally: home took care of it @:] #sally: what does that mean #wally: they took care of it @:] #everyone: *terrified yet impressed silence* #and then wally passes out bc letting home out like that takes an almost lethal amount of energy & effort <3

[hobbitunderthemountain]

out of curiosity would anyone be interested in custom digital banners for fic and/or project covers (like the project covers on Nano's website project tracker thing?)

I'd probably do like $5 'commissions' through my ko-fi or smth

#thinking of throwing this out there bc i just had some water damage in my home I'm finally getting paid off #and i'm also taking a trip over thanksgiving and. well. i would like to not go into my emergency savings for that. #'kat why are you planning a trip when you have to dip into savings' bc i want to next question #lmao that and the company I work for has not been able to give us bonuses for a year and a half which is usually where my fun time money is #and im angahgafhefaewfa #im dyin scoob i want to have fun time money again

[foxsicle]

ngl but the chinese balloon bs making headlines everyday when ohio is undergoing an ecological crisis due to a toxic train's derailment (that workers were trying to strike to prevent) is just peak US political theater. it's incredibly infuriating

#okay yeah surveillance or whatever let's grant them that. what about the untold damage to people's homes/water sources/ecosystems/health?? #bc a corp did it and the state wants to cover it up bc workers were TELLING US about this #sorry. yelling into the void bc I got a notif on my phone that 'biden is about to speak on...' #and then it says 'Chinese balloon' and it's like #seriously? ppl in ohio have been BEGGING the whitehouse to say SOMETHING on their situation this whole time jesus christ #current events #ohio train derailment

[cyreneduvent]

I don’t remember if I’ve posted this on here before, but the sentence “of course you’re lonely, it’s 2am” has genuinely done good for my mental health. Like no, it’s not that I’m doomed or that everyone hates me, it’s just that I’m tired and everyone’s been asleep for a couple hours

#I live in a student house so there’s almost always someone home #which makes it feel extra weird when it’s completely quiet #also like I know a lot of people want to get apartments asap #which I honestly do not get #cause for me living with all my friends is really the dream #although maybe with more reliable appliances and less water damage #…that might be the whole aroace thing come to think of it #cause I know at least a few of the want an apartment ppl is so it can be just them and a partner #my ramblings

[darckcarnival]

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#(( had a tornado warning and massive thunderstoerm and flooding warning. )) #(( packed everything up from my computer i could and some clothes and yeeted. )) #(( thankfully back home now and all is well #just some water damage and strong winds #but no tornado. )) #(( but we dont talk about the shed LMAO water did water things ))

[whumpy-wyrms]

basement is flooding 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 :(((

#my most favorite magical amazing silliest place in the universe (my room) is in the basement :( #it’s not like Actually flooding but Someone (we don’t know who. might be our new neighbor.) turned on the hose outside and just. left it on #and the water leaked into our basement and into the walls and shit. there was a huge pool of water in the furnace room or whatever it’s #called and. there water literally underneath the floor. like literally water is leaking through the floor boards and i found out when i sat #on my rug and realized i was getting all wet. like i literally walked across my room and water was seeping through the cracks of the floor #water was EVERYWHERE #in like over half the basement. the floor of the main area is ruined i think and holy shit apparently like the inside of the walls or #foundation or whatever is so like wet and soggy that we might have to take out the entire wall that separates my room and the furnace room #and if we have to do that my stepdad says he’ll just remodel the entire basement while we’re at it. which means my room would basically be #gone. this is so fucking stupid #all because some idiot left the hose on. and we don’t even know who it is either. i think it’s our new neighbor because he kinda just #comes to our house a lot and talks to us or just hangs out in our yard. and sometimes he shows up when none of us are home #idk it’s stupid apparently there’s a shit ton of damage and that’s freaking me out because i literally love my room so much it’s my favorit #place to be ever and all my friends call it the autism room because it’s filled with all my favorite things #like my walls are bright neon lime green i got collections and shit i’ve got minecraft posters and like a million plushies everywhere #my room is literally so autism coded #ANYWAY. probably nothing will happen but yeah #side note i have a shit ton of asks to answer and tag games to catch up on and stories to read but i’ve had literally zero spoons lately #i’m gonna play minecrafttttt (in the process of building a pc so soon i’ll be able to get mc java!!! excited about that!!!!) #wyrms says stuff

[semiotomatics]

had a freaking. wild dream just now

#this has been an original post #personal spewage #clouds dreams #my entire city just got flooded #(for those just tuning in: i have a dreamscape that i frequently return to in my dreams thats vaguely based on my hometown + surroundings) #anyway i was in a specific neighbourhood downtown #in 'my' apartment (idk ive lived their before i think) #and yeah #there was just. a flood #the water level rose completely over my windows which. i was on like at least the 10-15th floor #cause i was above most of the surrounding non-highrises #freaking!! im so worried #there's usually some degree of continuity in my dreams but ive never had smth like this happen before #and i was literally just on the beach before that (in my dream) #i need to get up soon for work so def no more dreaming today but i!! really wanna know everything's okay!! #it was just me and wally at home #the water level was receding right at the end before i woke up #but like. jesus there's gonna be so much damage #i really hope that was just like. a one off dream in a familiar setting #talk about getting a jumpstart to your day #my heart is pounding #anyway im sure this prolly sounds wild and/or boring to others but like. idk man my dreamscape is so important to me #ive never had something on THIS scale happen to it before #theres been a legit zombie apocalypse lol which. that didnt carry over into other dreams (thankfully) #but im still worried

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[glorious-mysteries]

Went to meet my professor's cat and tour his house in advance of cat-sitting and when I arrived at his house he was surprised to see me bc he sent a message this afternoon asking if we could do it Monday instead rest in peeeaaace 💀

#tbh we had a long staff meeting this afternoon during which he sent the email and i just went right to his house after #without checking my emails which i thought was fine bc we had already confirmed this morning #and it WAS fine i met the cat we did the tour he and his wife were super understanding but i'm still embarrassed #PLUS someone honked at my on my drive home and I have no idea why?? #PLUS i got caught in a huge downpour yesterday while waiting for the bus and now some of my books have water damage #the end of this week was struggle #and there's supposed to be a hurricane tomorrow. lol.

[navree]

you might be wondering "amelie, it's been over twelve hours since a sprinkler went off on the fifth floor which somehow led to a burst pipe on the second floor which flooded the apartment next to you on the first floor, surely they've at least managed to get power back to your floor now, at nearly one in the afternoon" and that would be a fair thing to wonder, but you would be wrong to wonder it, because they fucking haven't

#personal #the power is clearly not out in the whole building because i'm in the lobby OF MY BUILDING and there's power #it's just my floor specifically i think so just like...... #there's no more water running now all you need to do is fix the damage just turn the fucking power back on #i work from home during the week so i need to have a quiet apartment with electricity in it to do that fucking work #not to mention whatever mess awaits me in my fridge

[mementomoreeyes]

if u see me brainwormsposting. yeag

#.txt #ive been without a phone/internet for basically a week #my phone completely died from water damage friday #and my home wifi. notably shit #and i Cannot b left alone w my thoughts so i turned to joker 2019/batman 2022 to cope #so. batman brainworms r bad. #also death note to a lesser extent bc i got the black edition vol1 #ohhhhh. i love i6 #i just love dn it might b my fav anime and manga series #BUT I HAVE A WORKING PHONE NOW. and im going to use it to post abt my babygirl (the riddler)

[mylittleredgirl]

everything involving a house is so expensive 😬😫 very grateful to have a place to live i don't get kicked out of every time someone sells a property obviously but holy heck i just need to put some stone around my woodstove so the new carpet doesn't melt like the last one and i got the quote and have been shaking for 45 minutes it's fine it's fine 🙃

#and to think i was stressing about having to replace my fridge when it dies which is like... $600 #which is so much money!! and it now sounds like fifty cents after half my house flooded #at least homeowner's insurance covered the water heater and some of the damage #but i can't use the cooler part of my house for the hottest months and it will cost so much to get it usable again #and i desperately need to replace the siding and driveway and shingles are flying off the roof i'm going to bury myself in dirt #adventures in home ownership #i would say 2/10 do not recommend but actually not having to move pushes it back up to a 5/10 #like a crying shaking throwing up 5/10 but you get it #at least i CAN fix this flood remember that apartment where it flooded from the center of the room whenever it rained

[calyxlytsong]

So this happened last weekend…

Went to a shop I’ve been in multiple times, and there was Aichi Sendou, hiding in a corner behind the candy. Never saw him there before. My s.o. found the manager and paid an undisclosed sum to take him home. Aichi Sendou is now in my living room.

#cfv #aichi sendou #come home baby #they called him their mascot #hid him in attics and closets and bathrooms #his cardboard velcro shoes are water damaged #hope it’s only water…

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「 Dream SMP Daemon AU 」 

    Ψ AWESAMDUDE + AMINA (ALLARD’S ANEMONEFISH) Ψ

Allard’s anemonefish, also called the two-banded clown, are a hardy, bold species of clownfish, which tends to roam further from their anemone than many clownfish do. They often attack other fish that get close to their anemone, fiercely defending their home and eggs from predators. They will also lure fish to their anemone in order to feed the anemone, as these fish are not immune to the anemone’s stings like the anemonefish. 

While the Allard’s anemonefish may roam further from their anemone than most species of clownfish, they still crave familiarity and their comfort zone at the end of the day, as they stay with the same anemone for life and depend on it entirely for their survival. If a smaller, weaker, more passive fish joins their anemone after them, they may bully them, though they will deign to coexist with other semi-aggressive fish. 

All clownfish are hierarchical, territorial, and competitive to some degree, and have strict dominance hierarchies in their anemones. They usually live with a partner or small group in their anemones, but they can be quite aggressive towards anemonefish of different species. The non-breeding clownfish in an anemone do not help the breeding pair tend to their eggs, as they are always looking for opportunities to oust the main breeding pair and take over the anemone themselves. The main breeding pair, however, works tirelessly to tend to their eggs until they hatch, fanning them to make sure they get the right amount of oxygen and eating bad eggs to make sure they don’t infect other healthy eggs. These clownfish are also monogamous, pairing for life.

Sam is dependable, diligent, and protective. Ami is ambitious, obsessive, and possessive.

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NAME MEANING ”Amina” is the feminine form of Arabic Amin, meaning "honest, trustworthy," and it's also a Hebrew name meaning "faithful, trusted."

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SOURCES https://daemonpage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23748 https://daemonpage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23411

#Dream SMP #dsmp #dsmp au #Dream SMP daemon au #dsmp sam #dsmp awesamdude #c!sam #c!awesamdude #dsmp character analysis #anemonefish #dsmp moodboard #XI Writes #c!Sam has been THE most difficult character to type thus far idk how he manages to be such a headache even in this AU >.< #but i kept gravitating toward the anemonefish and well i think it suits him #he keeps her in a tank and takes her everywhere with him #they talk to each other a lot to connect through their voices and Sam will often dip his fingers into the water #so Ami can swim through his fingers #he also has a full extensive tank system in his house so she can go wherever she pleases while they're at home #There's also the added symbolism of all the members of c!prison trio having daemons that live in the water (S+Q) or extreme cold (Dream) #signifying how much of an inhospitable and damaging environment it was for all of their souls #how being there every day was destroying all of them bit by bit even though it might not have always been obvious

[valebatcattus]

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#breathes quietly #they're tearing up and replacing my floor bc of water damage and it's s loud my cat's unhappy #i'm unhappy #everything is stressful #i have to leave in a few hours to do to physical therapy lmao #i dont like people in my house never mind when im not home #im having a terrible time