Always use caution when turning off your electricity.
My basement flooded.
If a burst pipe is the cause of the flood shut off water to the basement.
Protect yourself by wearing eye protection gloves and boots.
Determine the source of the water.
If your basement has flooded there s a very good chance that your electrical appliances and outlets have come in contact with water.
Have a general understanding of your pipeline and sanitation drain structure.
Take care when walking and moving around the flooded area since it will likely offer itself as a slipping hazard.
A pump won t remove all the water from your basement so use a mop and towels to clean up the rest.
Before entering your flooded basement turn off the electrical supply to your house.
Never stand in water when turning off electricity.
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.
Be ready to clean.
If your basement has a floor drain check to make sure it didn t become clogged during the flood.
Local municipalities will be able to inform you on the mainline sewer condition of your home.
Contact city water department.
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.
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.