Electrical systems after flooding: re-energization

Never assume a wet panel, receptacle or appliance is safe once water recedes; assess before reuse.

VERT / GREEN = documenter/entretenir · JAUNE / YELLOW = mesurer/vérifier · ROUGE / RED = arrêter et faire sécuriser/valider.

Water near/above panel or receptacles
Do not enter until power is safely disconnected. Appliance/equipment submerged
Do not plug it in; have repair/replacement assessed. Water gone but circuits affected
Inspect before re-energizing even if surfaces look dry. Assessment/repairs documented
Archive affected circuits and replacements for insurance/maintenance.

What the professional checks

Determine equipment repair/replacement
Test and authorize re-energization

Official sources

ESA — sécurité électrique après inondation

Checked: 2026-08-22

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