Clean up after a flood

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

Clean up after a flood

When You First Reenter Your Building

• If you have standing water in the building and can turn off the main power from a dry location, then go ahead and turn off the power, even if it delays cleaning. If you must enter standing water to access the main power switch, then call an electrician to turn it off. NEVER turn power on or off yourself or use an electric tool or appliance while standing in water. • Have an electrician check the building’s electrical system before turning the power on again. • If the building has been closed up for several days, enter briefly to open doors and windows to let it air out for a while (at least 30 minutes) before you stay for any length of time. • If the building has been flooded and has been closed up for several days, presume it has been contaminated with mold. • If your building has been flooded, it also may be contaminated with sewage.

https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Member%20Center/FIles/office_cleanup.pdf?la=en

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