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

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

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

4. 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 Essential YESNO Dry within 24 - 48 hours Remove & dispose Cannot dry within 24 - 48 hours, clean with water & freeze Contact American Conservation Decision Tree for: Adapted by Marilyn Herman, Extension Educator 2000 From research conducted by Neil Carlson, University of Minnesota

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

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