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Water Emergency: Save What Matters Most
Step-by-step guide to prioritizing and protecting your valuable belongings during a water emergency.
- 1Turn off the water source if possible
- 2Move valuables to dry areas immediately
- 3Remove items from standing water — prioritize irreplaceables first
- 4Do NOT use household vacuums on standing water
- 5Elevate furniture on aluminum foil or blocks
- 6Remove wet rugs and place flat to dry
- 7Open drawers and cabinet doors for air circulation
- 8Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet
- 9Contact Prism Specialties DMV for emergency response
- 10Document all damage with photos before any cleanup