What should I do if my sewage is backed up?

Stop flushing toilets and running water into the drainage system. Keep people and pets away from sewage, and do not walk through standing water to reach electrical controls. Report the problem to your sewer utility and arrange qualified plumbing help; if you use a septic system, contact a septic professional. Follow your utility's local reporting instructions. Arrange experienced contaminated-water cleanup once immediate hazards are controlled. Take photographs only from a safe area and notify your insurer. If sewage touches your skin, wash with soap and clean water. Seek medical advice for contaminated wounds or illness after exposure.