Home Emergency Tips

6/25/2014 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO we clean and restore fire and water damage, but our desire is that you never need to call us.

Harmful Waste (Sewage, Bloodborne Pathogens, Etc.)

Here are some home emergency tips:

Do:

• Stay out of affected areas
• Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life threatening.
• Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated
• Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.

Don’t:

• Attempt cleanup of any kind
• Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.
• Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or handle contact lenses in affected areas. 

*If exposed to harmful waste, OSHA recommends a post- exposure medical evaluation. Consult your local health department or physician.