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

Personal safety, including electrical and structural hazards, must be confirmed before any restoration work begins.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Category 3 (black)

Answer

Floodwater from rivers or ground surface is grossly contaminated Category 3 black water.

Question 3

Which instrument measures the moisture content inside drywall and wood?

Accepted Answer

Moisture meter

Answer

A moisture meter reads moisture levels in building materials to guide drying.

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

Porous drywall absorbs black-water contaminants that cannot be fully removed, so it must be discarded.

Question 5

What does a 'flood cut' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Removing drywall 12-24 inches above the waterline

Answer

A flood cut removes wall material a foot or two above the visible waterline to ensure all wet material is gone.

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