Biohazard and Sewage Emergency Tips

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SERVPRO® is your trusted partner in handling biohazardous situations and challenging scenarios in the Federal Way community. Our team of highly trained biohazard cleaning professionals is dedicated to providing efficient and compassionate restoration services. Whether you're dealing with a crime scene, trauma, sewage backup, chemical spill, or hoarding situation, we're here to help.

We prioritize safety with fast and comprehensive emergency responses, utilizing advanced technologies and protective equipment. Be sure to check out our Biohazard Emergency Tips guide for valuable advice on biohazard emergencies.

Our biohazard cleanup services cover a wide range of situations, including sewage backups, crime scenes, accidents, and more. We specialize in handling bloodborne pathogens, suicides, homicides, tear gas cleanup, and meth lab cleanup.

For sewage backups, we remove contaminants, decontaminate the area, and ensure proper cleaning and deodorization. With bloodborne pathogens, we safely remove hazardous materials, disinfect, and deodorize. When it comes to illegal drug manufacturing labs, we follow strict guidelines to eliminate harmful residues.

We're available 24/7, and every situation is handled with empathy and respect. Our service areas include Federal Way, Des Moines, Woodmont Beach, Zenith, Star Lake, Redondo, Lakota, Kitts Corner, and Twin Lakes. Count on us for reliable and compassionate biohazard cleanup and restoration services.

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

We are proud to serve our local communities:

  • Federal Way
  • Des Moines
  • Woodmont Beach
  • Zenith
  • Star Lake
  • Redondo
  • Lakota
  • Kitts Corner
  • Twin Lakes

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