Dealing with Damage

This website provides free information and services about dealing with flooding and flood protection.

Top tips for dealing with flood damage:

• Make sure the electricity is switched off. If the flooding is serious, do not turn the power back on until the system has been checked by a certified electrician
• Do not use matches or any other type of flame until you're sure thre are no gas leaks
• Destroy all fresh or frozen food, medicines or cosmetics that have been in contact with flood water, as they may have been contaminated
• Take pictures of flood damage for insurance purposes
• Use disinfectant to clean areas that have been affected by flood water
• Use heating systems (once they have been checked for safety) to help dry the area out
• Clean all clothing, linen, rugs, curtains etc as soon as possible

Click here to read the BDMA's (British Damage Management Association) information to ensure flood recovery contractors are following acceptable procedures.

Click here to read information published by the Minneapolis State, with advice on safety immediately following a flood (including use of electricity, draining and food), cleaning up and flooded lawns.

Click here for information on how to deal with water damaged plasterboards.

Click here for information on how to deal with water damaged plaster.

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