Electrical – I have a flooded basement and have an electric cord plugged into an outlet. How to unplug the cord without getting shocked

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We recently got a lot of rain and my basement has standing water. The water is about a quarter inch deep. I have a freezer that is plugged in with an electric cord that is submerged in the water.

I want to clean the basement up but am afraid to with the electric cord being plugged in and submerged in the standing water.

The circuit breaker is also located down there. Thought about setting up chair and walking across room to shut breaker off.

Best Answer

Whatever you do, do not stand in water and try to unplug or use any electricity. This is one of the main causes of electrocution. You can kill all of the electrical or individual circuits at the panel then unplug all appliances. Then if possible leave all of the circuits in the basement turned off until professional remediation crews can come in and inspect, repair and replace all damaged devices and equipment.

Sorry for your loss. Good luck.