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Stay out of standing water that may hide hazards, turn off power to wet areas if it is safe, and call a restoration company promptly. Photograph everything before cleanup for insurance.

In warm, humid conditions, mold can start on wet drywall and insulation within a day or two. That is why extraction and dehumidification should start the same day when possible.

Yes. Floodwater and sewer backups carry contamination and need different cleaning and disposal. Clean water from a supply line is handled differently from water that came in from outside.

Wind driven rain is often covered under a homeowners policy, while rising floodwater usually needs separate flood insurance. Check both policies and document the source of the water.

Tile itself often survives, but water gets under tile into grout, thinset, and subfloor. Drying has to reach those layers, or odor and mold follow.