Carpet

1. Decision Tree For: Carpet Categorize the type of water damage Clean Water, e.g. potable sources Steam Unsanitary Water, e.g. rain, ground water Contaminated Water, (Sewage) Within 24 hours & no previous water damage YES NO Remove & discard under controlled conditions Winter Summer (high humidity) Discard Follow procedure to clean & disinfect Discard (under controlled conditions) if unable to dry Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

2. Ceiling Tile Decision Tree for: Categorize the type of water damage Clean Water, e.g. potable sources Steam Unsanitary Water, e.g. rain, ground water Contaminated Water, (Sewage) Air dry & reuse Within 24 hours & no previous water damage YES NO Remove & discard under controlled abatement conditions Remove & discard with minimum controls Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

3. Decision Tree for: Electrical Check by building inspector or electrician Turn power off Discard electrical circuit breakers, GFI, fuses Within 24 hours & no previous water damage If in doubt, throw it out Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

4. Decision Tree for: Paper/Files Categorize the type of water damage Clean Water, e.g. potable sources Steam Unsanitary Water, e.g. rain, ground water Contaminated Water, (Sewage) Place in freezer bags & freeze NO Essential YES Remove & dispose Dry within 24 - 48 hours Cannot dry within 24 - 48 hours, clean with water & freeze Contact American Conservation Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

5. Furniture/Casework Decision Tree for: Categorize the type of water damage Clean Water, e.g. potable sources Steam Unsanitary Water, e.g. rain, ground water Contaminated Water, (Sewage) Upholstered, particle board, pressed wafer board, delaminated furniture/cabinets Hardwood/ intact laminates Upholstered, particle board, pressed wafer board, delaminated furniture/cabinets Within 24 hours & no previous water damage YES NO Clean appropriately and monitor Within 24 hours & no previous water damage Air dry & monitor NO YES Remove & discard with minimum controls Remove & discard under controlled abatement conditions Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

6. Decision Tree for: Sheetrock Categorize the type of water damage Clean Water, e.g. potable sources Steam Unsanitary Water, e.g. rain, ground water Contaminated Water, (Sewage) Dry through dehumidification/ ventilation -- salvage and monitor Within 24 hours & no previous water damage Within 24 hours & no previous water damage YES NO YES NO Conduct testing to determine if microbial contamination has set in Simultaneously dry sheetrock through dehumidification and ventilation Remove & discard under controlled abatement conditions NO YES Contaminated? (swab/test tape) Remove & discard with minimum controls Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota