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My basement flooded after a power outage. Can I go down and start pumping?

Stay out if electrical safety is uncertain. Never enter standing water to reach a breaker, operate equipment or touch electrical controls. If power cannot be disconnected from a dry, safe location, call an electrician or utility. A damaged building also needs a safety assessment before entry. Water removal comes after those hazards are addressed, not before; the depth of the puddle alone does not establish safety.

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