What Can I Do If My Home Floods During a Storm in Waikoloa?

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Hawaii and Maui.

Aloha! Do you know how to minimize water damage if your home floods during a storm? Our teams in Hawaii and Maui restore storm damage throughout the year. Waikoloa locals can take these steps while waiting for help to arrive:

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place
• Gather loose items from floors

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don't use television or other household appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

When your Waikoloa home or commercial business has a storm damage emergency, our teams in Hawaii and Maui are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 808-329-6560. Mahalo!

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