What to do before help arrives with a contaminated water loss

2/22/2016 (Permalink)

Do:

• Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage
• Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items

Don't:

• Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas
• Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air
• Use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminants
• Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas