Advice for handling wiring, mobile homes after floods

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Victims of the flooding in Washington need to guard against being victims of electrocution or fires.

The Department of Labor & Industries is also cautioning owners of flooded manufactured or mobile homes to seek technical assistance.

Here is some information and helpful resources:

Electrical hazards - Wiring and equipment that have been submerged in water should not be re-energized without an inspection from a qualified person, such as an electrical inspector or electrical contractor. Flooding always damages wiring and equipment, and it is usually not visible. Once the wiring or equipment has been under water, it could cause electrocution or fire. For more information on flood recovery, go to ElectricalProgram.Lni.wa.gov and click on "Home & Business Owner Basics."

Repairing a manufactured/mobile home - If a manufactured or mobile home has been flooded or damaged, L&I offers technical assistance on how to proceed. Contact the nearest L&I office and ask for a contractor compliance inspector. For online information, go to fas.lni.wa.gov and click on "Forms & Publications."