sewer backup safety 18

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When a sewer backs up, it's easy to panic, but the first step is staying calm and keeping everyone away from the mess. This water is not just dirty—it can carry harmful bacteria and viruses that cause serious illness, so anyone with a weak immune system, kids, or pets should stay out until it's cleaned. Shut off the power in the flooded area if it's safe, because water and electricity mix badly. Wear rubber boots and gloves if you have to be nearby, and never try to plunge or flush when the bac…