Biohazard and Sewage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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SERVPRO of Charlottesville has added Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup, and Viral Pathogen Disinfecting services to our biohazard cleanup repertoire, for preventative and confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Viruses, mold (fungi), parasites, and bacteria bio-pollutants, found in contaminated water and air, can cause serious health and safety issues. For example, E.coli and Salmonella, which can be found in sewage, can cause serious health problems. 

Not fully removing these biohazardous threats, or not removing them properly, can make your home or business a risky environment. Customer and employee safety are very important to us.

  • As an IICRC Certified Firm, and a “Lead-safe Firm”, with OSHA-10 safety training, we are continuously updating our skills, knowledge, certifications, and promoting a safe work environment for our employees and customers. We use biohazard cleanup methods that are compliant with CDC, EPA, OSHA and local health regulations. 
  • SERVPRO of Charlottesville has the training, experience, protective gear, and high-tech, specialized equipment necessary to safely clean and restore this type of contamination.
  • We have an excellent reputation, and are recommended by local insurance adjusters, agents, and property managers.

Treat any biohazard with caution:

  • Stay out of affected areas
  • Don’t touch, disturb, or direct fans on the contamination. This will release spores, viruses and spread the contaminants
  • Call SERVPRO of Charlottesville in situations where biological, chemical, or viral contaminants are found.

Please refer to our Biohazard Emergency Tips - Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.

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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 Charlottesville has water damage restoration specialists and has specific training and expertise to safely remediate biohazard contaminants.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

  • Charlottesville
  • Crozet
  • Earlysville
  • Keswick
  • North Garden
  • Esmont
  • Scottsville
  • Ivy
  • Free Union

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