[lodwick]

Don't you have a cut-off valve to the device?
You are correct, hubster is all wet.
I'd be more concerned with an outbreak of mold than the termites, but your flooring concerns are spot on!
Call InsuranceAgentMan right now, and he/she should give you directions on how to proceed, approved/recommended companies to call, etc. Damages should be covered, but time is of the essence.
Keep us posted please. JL

[celtic gal]

Yup we have a cutoff valve on the heater but it fractured...Our neighbor came over and got the thing so the water will drain out and it is but it is slow going. I didn't even think about the mold ( and I am allergic to molds) and that is a real concern. The waterheater guy, I hope will get out here tomorrow and I intend to call our builder because I think we are going to need some work there. I cannot tell you how annoyed I am that I was not listened to when that dam* thing was put in the laundry room... Hub did not want it in the garage..perish the thought that concrete should get wet but it's ok for a floor that I suspect will need some work now not to mention the stand on which the waterheater stands on! All this and just one month before we go to England! When it rains it pours too..the car is in the shop! I got so frustated today I went out and cut the grass and pulled weeds. poor weeds! I will tell the hubster that we need to have the insurance man out...Well it is after 2 a m and I need to get some shuteye..Will let you all know how the saga of the waterheater goes! Thanks for the tips. Really appreciate it!