Three Domestic Disasters And How To Deal With Them

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Three Domestic Disasters And How To Deal With Them-Chispa MagazineWhen you’re a homeowner, there are certain disasters you could be at risk of. Although these kinds of incidents are never pleasant, when it happens it happens, and it’s good to be prepared. Here’s some advice for dealing with a few home catastrophes…

First of all, burst pipes. If you go down to your basement and find your home is quickly turning into Atlantis, you’re liable to be pretty frustrated. You’ll need to keep your head up and act fast to get your home back to the great condition you want it in. First of all, turn off your electrical mains. Most homes have all their wiring at least a foot off the ground. If you live in an older house though, it could be mere inches. Even if it’s just ankle deep, the water in your home could be electrified. After dealing with this, you might be able to get the water extraction started; however, removing sewage from a basement and similar jobs should usually be left to the professionals.

You may have recently had the outside of your home professionally painted. Despite these painters being “professional,’ there are still instances when they leave windows open a crack. Then, they merrily get to work flooding the house with toxic lead-based dust. As soon as you realize this has happened, get the whole family out of the house. It may also be a good idea to keep the kids out until you know the place is decontaminated. Go to the doctor, and have your kids’ blood tested to check for elevated lead levels. The chance that anything serious has happened is fairly low. Still, in these instances, it’s best to see a medical professional as soon as possible. After this, go around vacuuming all the debris with a reliable vacuum. Then, clean everything. Yes everything. From toys to cookware to bed sheets. Roll up any exposed rugs and throw them out.

 

Finally, wild animals. Another rare one, I know; however, when you have a little critter scampering in a bling panic around your home, you need to have a plan of action. If a bird gets into your house, don’t chase it around with a broom or a tennis racket. If you do this, the bird will just get scared and hide somewhere. The best thing you can do is open several windows and leave it be. When it feels it’s safe to move, the bird will feel the currents of the air and make its escape. Follow the same thing with a raccoon, squirrel and so forth. With these land animals, trap them in one room if it’s possible.

These things happen in homes all the time, keep your head up and put safety first in any situation.

Photo by Paulo Brandao

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.