Tips on Water Damaged Assisted Living Facility Managers in Perry Hall Maryland.

4/5/2021 (Permalink)

When your Perry Hall Maryland Assisted Living Facility suffers from a water damage, it's critical to know the difference between different levels of contaminated water. There are 3 classes of water, Clean, Gray and Black.

Clean water: Clean water is water from a broken pipe, water from a hot water heater, or sink. The time frame for a clean water water damage is limited as if it sits for longer than 24 hours it is then considered gray water. 

Here is a list of precautions to take to protect your tenants and their personal belongings from a clean source water damage until help arrives.

• Shut off the water source if possible or contact a qualified professional to do so.

• Turn off the circuit breakers for wet areas of the building if access to the power distribution panel is safe from potential electric shock

• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting

• remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions to allow a more even drying.

• Move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents and other valuable items that may be sensitive to moisture to a safe place

• Do not leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet as they may cause staining

• Do not use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water as there is potential for electrical shock or causing damage to the vacuum cleaner

• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet; do not enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

Gray water: Water that is slightly contaminated, such as water from a clean water source that leaked through a ceiling, or clean water that was left untreated. Gray water has bacteria and other contaminates beginning to grow.

Here is a list of precautions to take to protect your tenants and their personal belongings from a Gray water damage until help arrives.

Wear PPE, and Follow the list of instructions for clean water damage source.

Make sure your local SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration specialist to treat areas effected with contaminated water.

SERVPRO specialists will spray for mold prevention and address water between walls, under cabinets, under flooring, as well as water damaged belongings - electronics, rugs, textiles, memorabilia and decor

Black water:  is water that is highly contaminated, filled with fungi, bacteria, chemicals, viruses and more. Black water is typically caused by sewage damage, flooding, or any type of natural disaster. 

Black water should never be handled by the homeowner and should always be handled by a trained certified professional.

Do not touch anything, keep your residents away from the effected area and call your local SERVPRO immediately.

Have questions in regards to your Water damaged Assisted living facility? Call SERVPRO of Perry Hall/White Marsh

When you have a water damage, don't leave your property to chance. Call SERVPRO of Perry Hall White Marsh. We are certified in Water damage, biohazard clean up and mold remediations. We also accept all insurance companies and are located in Rosedale, right on yellow brick road.

Call 410-529-1664 for more details.