How to handle a roof leak during a heavy rainstorm

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If you spot a leak during a heavy storm, stay calm and move furniture or valuables out of the way first. Place a bucket or large pot directly under the drip to catch water and protect your floor. If the leak is near a light fixture, turn off the power to that room to avoid electric shock. Try to towel-dry the area and push pooled water toward a drain if possible. Once the rain eases, you can patch the roof from inside with a tarp or roofing tape, but the main goal right now is to manage the wat…