What to Do in a COVID-19 Outbreak

Emergency Drainage in COVID Times

A blocked drain is annoying, and waiting for it to be fixed can obstruct your daily schedule, but compared to the worst-case scenarios of drain issues, a blockage is a minor problem.

When you encounter a full-scale drainage or COVID drainage emergency, it is important that you have a contingency plan in place to help you deal with it as safely and efficiently as possible.

Use a Company Who Provide Emergency Coronavirus Drain Services

Here at EDS, we work 24/7 to provide contact-free/contactless emergency drain unblocking to safeguard all our customers and employees during the covid outbreak. With stringent health and safety measures in place, you can rest assured that we will take every precaution to offer an emergency coronavirus drain unblocking and safe COVID drain clearance to ensure your drains stay healthy through these uncertain times.

These measures include minimal/no contact with customers during a visit, disposable paper suits, PPE gear, face masks worn by staff, all staff symptom/temperature checked and sanitised before visits, and putting down mats on the floor upon entry.

Gather an Emergency Water Supply

This should be a priority once you notice that you have a drainage emergency. As mentioned before, there could be a long wait for your water supply to be switched back on while the problem is rectified.

Each person in your household should be consuming around a gallon of water a day, so ensure that you have enough bottles of water in place to keep everyone hydrated while your water supply is out of action. Buy as much as you can to prepare for another water emergency, but take care to date the bottles – they should be kept fresh and replaced every six months.

Know Your Evacuation Procedure

In order for you to have to evacuate your property, you would need to experience a drainage emergency of the most severe variety, which is unlikely. However, in the event that you do need to evacuate, it is important that you are fully aware of your procedure and what you need to do before you leave.

Shutting off your water, gas and electricity supplies is vital; as is draining your pipes, toilet and taking your emergency water supplies with you. Keep your social distance from people wherever possible and always adhere to government advice during the corona virus situation.

Prevention of Drainage Issues During COVID Times

There are certain drainage issues that you can take precautions against. It is predicted that many are now using toilet paper alternatives during the coronavirus situation, which can actually block your drains very quickly and cause issues further down the line.

Insulating your pipes can stop them from freezing and eventually cracking in winter – sheep wool, fibreglass and many other options are available for pipe insulation – contact a drainage professional for more information and advice. You can also help prevent small problems with your drain pipes by having regular inspections and maintenance – this way, any potential issues will be spotted and rectified early, before they worsen and create a whole new set of problems.

If you encounter a drainage issue, it is important that it is resolved as quickly as possible, in order to save time, money and hassle. Whether you have a blocked pipe in your home or a leak in your commercial premises, if these issues are not dealt with efficiently then they will only get worse.