Emergency DIY Broken Window Repair: Safe Cleanup & Weatherproofing

## The First 60 Minutes After Glass Breakage A broken window from a stray baseball, storm debris, or vandalism requires immediate action to protect family members from cuts and keep outdoor weather from damaging interior floors. ### Immediate Safety Protocol: 1. **Isolate the Room:** Keep pets and children out of the area until all glass fragments are secured. 2. **Remove Loose Shards:** Wearing leather gloves and eye protection, carefully wiggle loose hanging glass pieces out of the sash rebate and place them inside a cardboard box. 3. **Vacuum Thoroughly:** Vacuum the carpet and sill using a shop vac, running over the area multiple times from different angles. 4. **Temporary Weather Seal:** Cut heavy 6-mil polyethylene plastic sheeting 4 inches larger than the opening on all sides. Secure the plastic to the frame using heavy-duty duct tape or masking tape. Apply a second layer on the outside if accessible. For urgent glass-repair or board-up inquiries, call **(877) 665-6177**. Availability depends on location, time, project conditions, and participating independent contractors.