Burst pipe flooding the house?
Shut off the main water valve first, then the power to any wet rooms if you can reach the panel safely. A burst pipe can put hundreds of gallons on the floor in an hour, so getting the water out and drying started quickly limits what has to be torn out.
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- Turn off the main water shutoff (often near the water heater, in the basement or garage, or at the meter).
- Switch off breakers for wet rooms only if the panel is dry and you are standing on a dry floor.
- Move furniture, rugs and electronics out of the water.
- Take photos and video of everything before cleanup starts.
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- Don't walk through standing water near outlets or cords.
- Don't use a household vacuum to pick up water.
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A water damage company pumps out standing water, checks walls and floors with moisture meters, sets up air movers and dehumidifiers, and monitors drying until readings are back to normal.
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