Biohazard and Sewage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Did you know at the SERVPRO of Brighton/Howell our technicians are trained to assist in a biohazard clean up? If you find yourself in a situation where a biohazard clean up is necessary here's a few do's & don'ts while you wait for SERVPRO technician to arrive.

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.

DON'T:

  • Attempt cleanup of any kind.
  • Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.

Here at SERVPRO of Brighton/Howell we know these situations are never easy, let our crews help you!

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After any biohazard or sewage contamination in your home or business, your primary focus should be safety:

  • Is it safe to stay in the house?
  • Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences.
  • Flood water can contain sewage, pesticides, and other contaminants.
  • Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.

What to Do After a Contamination

  • 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.

What Not to Do After a Contamination

  • Don’t leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don’t use television or other household appliances.
  • Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

24 Hour Emergency Service

Biohazards like flood water or sewer backups should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. SERVPRO of Brighton / Howell has water damage restoration specialists and has specific training and expertise to safely remediate biohazard contaminants.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

  • Brighton
  • Howell
  • Fowlerville
  • Pinckney
  • Hamburg
  • Green Oak
  • Whitmore Lake