SEWAGE BACKUP
To Reduce the Harmful Effects of Sewage
THINGS TO DO After you have called a Professional:
- Insure that there isn’t and electrical hazards caused by sewage water rising above electrical outlets.
- Avoid the affected area as much as possible to limit spreading sewage contaminants to other unaffected areas.
- If any occupant has any physical problems, consider arranging another place to stay until remediation is complete.
THINGS NOT TO DO:
- DO NOT move any content out of the affected area.
- DO NOT use any fans that may blow sewage contaminants around.
- DO NOT turn on electrical appliances.
- DO NOT use your home vacuum to remove sewage water.
- DO NOT turn on ceiling fixtures if the area in wet.