Biohazard and Sewage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

Water Tips  |  Fire Tips   |  Biohazard Tips   |  Mold Tips

Handling biohazard situations, such as blood, bodily fluids, or other hazardous materials, requires professional help to ensure safety and proper cleanup. SERVPRO of Elk Grove specializes in biohazard cleaning, taking necessary precautions and using industry-standard techniques.

  • Wear Protective Gear: Always wear gloves, masks, and protective eyewear to avoid direct contact with contaminants.
  • Use Approved Disinfectants: It’s essential to clean affected areas with EPA-approved disinfectants to ensure proper sanitation and kill harmful pathogens.
  • Contain the Area: Prevent contamination from spreading by isolating the affected area and limiting access to only those trained in biohazard cleanup.
  • Proper Disposal: Properly dispose of contaminated materials according to local regulations to prevent further health risks.
  • Professional Assistance: Cleaning biohazards requires specialized training and equipment. SERVPRO is ready to provide efficient and safe biohazard remediation.

For biohazard cleaning services in Elk Grove, contact SERVPRO.

Need Biohazard Cleanup? Call Us Today – (916) 525-1241

After any biohazard or sewage contamination in your home or business, your primary focus should be safety:

  • Is it safe to stay in the house?
  • Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences.
  • Flood water can contain sewage, pesticides, and other contaminants.
  • Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.

What to Do After a Contamination

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
  • Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
  • Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.

What Not to Do After a Contamination

  • Don’t leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don’t use television or other household appliances.
  • Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

24 Hour Emergency Service

Biohazards like flood water or sewer backups should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. SERVPRO of Elk Grove has water damage restoration specialists and has specific training and expertise to safely remediate biohazard contaminants.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

  • Elk Grove
  • Laguna
  • Pleasant Grove Estates
  • Valley Hi
  • North Laguna
  • Ferrari Ranch
  • Bradshaw Ranch Estates
  • The Shires

Visit our updated page