Water damage is, unfortunately, not an uncommon problem. 14,000 homes in the U.S. are affected by water damage every day, and the average insurance claim for water damage is $11,098. If you wake up to a water emergency one day, don’t panic! You are not alone, and there are clear steps you can follow to minimize the damage, clean up, and move on without fear of further complications. What you shouldn’t do is just mop up the water and keep going; mold can grow in places you don’t expect, causing more problems later on. Read on to learn how to move forward after water damage.