If you spot standing water anywhere in your house, the first thing you should do is locate the source and stop it. This may entail shutting off all water to your home or reaching out to a water damage expert right away. The top priority is always to prevent more water from entering your property.nnNext, you should take preventive measures to avoid future harm to you, your family, your home, and belongings. Turn off the power in your home. Move all of your possessions to a non-flooded part of your home.nnAlso, try to get coverage. This leads us to the next FAQ.