Water damage can be a devastating event, but it's important to act quickly to minimize the damage. Here's how to assess and deal with specific types of water damage: **Assessing Water Damage** * **Check for visible damage:** Look for signs of water damage, such as wet walls, ceilings, or floors. * **Check for hidden damage:** Use a moisture meter to detect moisture in walls, ceilings, and floors. * **Identify the source of the water:** Determine where the water is coming from, such as a leaking roof, burst pipe, or overflowing toilet. **Dealing with Specific Damage** **Walls** * **What happens if water gets in your walls?** If water gets in your walls, it can cause serious damage to the drywall, insulation, and electrical wiring. * **How to deal with it:** 1. Remove any wet drywall or insulation. 2. Dry out the walls thoroughly using fans and dehumidifiers. 3. If there is any electrical damage, call an electrician immediately. **Ceilings** * **What happens if water gets in your ceilings?** If water gets in your ceilings, it can cause the ceiling to sag or collapse. * **How to deal with it:** 1. Remove any wet ceiling tiles or drywall. 2. Dry out the ceiling thoroughly using fans and dehumidifiers. 3. If there is any structural damage to the ceiling, call a contractor immediately. **Floors** * **What happens if water gets on your floors?** If water gets on your floors, it can damage the flooring, subflooring, and joists. * **How to deal with it:** 1. Remove any wet carpet or flooring. 2. Dry out the floor thoroughly using fans and dehumidifiers. 3. If there is any structural damage to the floor, call a contractor immediately.