After After the Flood: Recovery & Cleanup

Once floodwaters recede, it’s important to act safely and efficiently. Assess damage carefully, avoid hazards, and take steps to clean and restore your building & grounds while protecting your health and preventing further loss.

Tools & Supplies for Flood Recovery

Steps to Recover Safely

After a flood, recovery can feel overwhelming. With the right approach, you can regain control, reduce setbacks, and move forward with confidence. This section offers guidance to help you recover quickly and safely.

Wait for Clearance

Wait for Clearance

Wait for authorities to declare it safe before returning to work.

Avoid Floodwater

Avoid Floodwater

Avoid contact with floodwater, it may be contaminated or carry an electrical current.

Record Damage

Record Damage

Document damage for insurance claims with photos, video, and notes.

Disinfect

Disinfect

Floodwater carries sewage, so clean and disinfect everything that got wet.

Inspect Structures

Inspect Structures

Check for structural damage before re-entering buildings.