This does not imply that a leak means the roof needs to be replaced, but it can be a warning. Since water will come in at some point, educational and health care facility managers should plan for it before it happens. Strategically placing buckets and plastic tarps in maintenance closets can reduce the time it takes to find them, thus reducing the damage when the leak does occur. The first thing to remember is not to panic. The roof can be repaired.
Most building materials are tolerant of a certain amount of moisture.
The amount of damage done to building materials by moisture is directly related to the amount of moisture and the time of exposure, if both of these can be reduced then the potential for permanent damage to the inside of a building can be reduced. Try to minimize the damage once the leak is discovered, then work diligently to stop the leak and to prevent additional damage. This includes filing cabinets, desks, chairs, pictures on a wall, etc. Buckets and plastic should be installed using duct tape to hold them in place in order to catch the water. Ceiling tiles should be removed.