Flood Restoration Guide 2

Question 1

What is the first priority before entering a flood-damaged structure?

Accepted Answer

Verify electrical and structural safety

Answer

Start drying carpets

Answer

Photograph for insurance

Answer

Apply antimicrobial spray

Question 2

Floodwater from a river overflowing into a home is classified as which water category?

Accepted Answer

Category 3 (black)

Answer

Category 1 (clean)

Answer

Category 2 (gray)

Answer

Category 4 (sterile)

Question 3

Which instrument measures the moisture content inside drywall and wood?

Accepted Answer

Moisture meter

Answer

Anemometer

Answer

Manometer

Answer

Hygrometer

Question 4

Why is contaminated drywall typically cut and removed after a Category 3 flood?

Accepted Answer

It wicks contaminants and cannot be safely sanitized

Answer

It changes color permanently

Answer

It is too heavy when wet

Answer

It blocks airflow

Question 5

What does a 'flood cut' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Removing drywall 12-24 inches above the waterline

Answer

Cutting power to the building

Answer

Trenching around the foundation

Answer

Slicing carpet into strips

Question 6

Which equipment removes airborne moisture to speed structural drying?

Accepted Answer

Dehumidifier

Answer

Air mover only

Answer

Negative air machine

Answer

Ozone generator

Question 7

Standing floodwater should be extracted promptly mainly to prevent what?

Accepted Answer

Mold growth and secondary damage

Answer

Higher utility bills

Answer

Paint fading

Answer

Insurance delays