Any unwelcome water in your home can be dangerous. A waterlogged house then has the potential for a lethal water damage and electrical wiring.  Electrical equipment can be extremely hazardous if re-energized without performing a proper evaluation. Such usually involves switches and low-voltage protective components such as molded-case circuit breakers and fuses. The integrity of the plastic and rubber protective components is critical to the safe operation of circuits; the ability to protect these circuits is decreased with exposure minerals, contaminants, and particles present in the water. Dangers of Water-Damage And Electrical Wiring  Your initial water damage could cause damage to your electrical system as well as appliances and devices throughout the home if not properly repaired. Damaged wiring may arc or cause power surges that could permanently damage devices plugged into the system. Avoid entering until the utility company, fire department, or a licensed electrician has turned off the electricity fully. Removing the meter from the socket is the only way the house can be completely disconnected from the grid. Even if you’ve lost power, you can still be electrocuted in a flooded basement if someone is running a generator nearby and back-feeding electricity into the damaged electrical grid.  Extra Danger From A Flood                                                 Flood water is typically contaminated with sewage, chemicals, silt, and other debris, which makes the damage worse. Those toxins will affect the performance of any electrical equipment or appliances and will increase the chance that complete installation or replacement needs to take place. And if anything is not cleaned thoroughly, it can cause future corrosion and problems. Additional damage to electrical equipment can also result from flood waters contaminated with chemicals, sewage, oil, and other debris. Ocean water and salt spray can be particularly damaging due to the corrosive and conductive nature of the saltwater residue. Water Damage Cleanup In Aliso Viejo  Flood Pro has a 30-year reputation for trusted water damage restoration for protecting homeowners from serious water damage when disaster strikes. If you’re experiencing any type of water damage on your property, call for a home inspection. If a pipe bursts or any other water enters the home, call 24/7 for emergency repairs.