Don't wait. IICRC-certified pros in New Orleans respond in 52 minutes on average. Every minute of standing water increases damage and mold risk.
Shut off your main water supply
The shutoff is usually at your water meter, under a sink, or in your utility room. This stops the water immediately.
Cut electricity to wet areas
Go to your breaker panel and cut power to any circuit in the affected area. Never wade through water near electrical outlets or panels.
Document everything NOW
Video and photograph all damage before touching anything. Walk through every affected room. This is critical for your insurance claim.
Call us — we dispatch IICRC-certified pros in New Orleans
Our emergency line connects you immediately with certified local teams. Average dispatch time in New Orleans: 52 minutes.
Call your insurance company
Open a claim while waiting for the restoration team. Get a claim number before work begins.
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Large portions of New Orleans sit 1–6 feet BELOW sea level, protected by 350 miles of levees; the 2005 Katrina levee failure inundated 80% of the city; Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Mississippi River to the south create dual flood threats; year-round 90%+ humidity drives constant mold pressure requiring professional dehumidification after any water event
