My Basement Flooded

Never stand in water when turning off electricity.

My basement flooded.

Be ready to clean. Before entering your flooded basement turn off the electrical supply to your house. Determine the source of the water. Contact city water department.

If your basement has flooded there s a very good chance that your electrical appliances and outlets have come in contact with water. Beyond observable flooding around your home and in your neighborhood there are four common sources of water entering basements. Local municipalities will be able to inform you on the mainline sewer condition of your home. Start your clean up efforts by removing the water from your flooded basement with a pool pump a wet dry vacuum or a mop and bucket.

Always use caution when turning off your electricity. Once you ve gotten rid of as much excess water as you can move your damaged items out of the basement and into a well ventilated area to let them dry out. If your basement has a floor drain check to make sure it didn t become clogged during the flood. If your basement is flooded your sump pump has obviously failed so you might need to purchase a new one and then use it to drain the water.

Protect yourself by wearing eye protection gloves and boots. Basement water might be leaking down the foundation walls if this is the first instance of water problems in your basement the first thing to check for is surface water draining down next to the foundation walls. If a burst pipe is the cause of the flood shut off water to the basement. Would you know what to do if your basement floods.