Water Damage Direct

Quick reference

General water emergency checklist

Use this sequence to prioritize people and immediate hazards before protecting property.

Safety first

Stop and check for danger first

  • Leave and contact emergency services for an immediate threat to life.
  • Stay out of standing water near electrical equipment.
  • Do not enter an unstable structure or handle sewage or contaminated floodwater.

When conditions are safe

  1. Stop the water source only if it is plainly safe and accessible.
  2. Keep children and pets away from affected areas.
  3. Photograph damage after urgent hazards are addressed.
  4. Keep records of emergency expenses and communications.
  5. Use current public-health guidance and qualified help for contamination, structural, electrical, or health concerns.