Safety first
- Never walk into standing water if outlets, cords, or appliances in it may be energized.
- Shut off power at the breaker only if you can reach the panel without standing in water.
- If the panel itself is wet or you’d have to stand in water — stay out and call your utility or an electrician.
- Call 911 if anyone is shocked or you see sparks or smell burning.
What not to do
- Don’t touch switches, outlets, or cords with wet hands or while standing in water
- Don’t plug in wet appliances or use a wet extension cord
- Don’t run household fans or vacuums in standing water
- Don’t turn on ceiling lights below a wet ceiling — see ceiling water damage
When an electrician needs to check first
- Water reached the electrical panel
- Outlets, junction boxes, or wiring were submerged
- Breakers keep tripping after the water is gone
- Any burning smell or scorch marks
Appliances after a flood
Water heaters, furnaces, and washers that were submerged should be inspected by a qualified technician before use. See water heater leak guide.
How Vault works around electrical hazards
Our crew confirms the power situation before extraction, isolates circuits in wet areas, and uses equipment set up for wet environments. Call (385) 250-2825.
Water near your electrical?
Call (385) 250-2825 — answered live 24/7 by the Vault crew.
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