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After the Storm: Bob Vila's 12 Hurricane Sandy Cleanup Tips

Hurricane Sandy may have passed, but the cleanup has only just begun. If your home saw flooding, here are a dozen ways to manage storm damage.

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Thu, Nov 1, 2012 3:09 AM EDT

If your basement or house has flooded, extracting the water will be your first order of business. Let your sump pump do its job and take on the rest of the water with a mop or wet vac. Clean any drains that might have been covered by debris.
If your basement or house has flooded, extracting the water will be your first order of business. Let your sump pump do its job and take on the rest of the water with a mop or wet vac. Clean any drains that might have been covered by debris.

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