Fire Damage Emergency Tips
What you can do until help arrives
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Here are some fire damage tips to help you with the restoration process:
- Safety first: Before entering your home or building, make sure that it is safe to do so. Make sure that the power is turned off and the structure is stable before entering. Wear protective gear such as gloves and a mask, and make sure the area is well-ventilated.
- Contact your insurance company: Notify your insurance company as soon as possible after a fire. They can provide guidance on what to do next and may cover some of the costs associated with fire damage restoration.
- Ventilate the area: Open windows and doors to ventilate the affected area. This can help to reduce the smoke and soot odor.
- Assess damage: Assess the damage to your home or building. Take photos and document the damage as thoroughly as possible. This information can be helpful when working with your insurance company and restoration company.
- Professional restoration: Hire a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO of Rocky Mount to assess the damage and provide a comprehensive restoration plan. They have the expertise and equipment to effectively restore your home or building to its pre-fire condition.
Remember, fire damage restoration can be a complex process that requires the help of a professional restoration company. So it's important to act quickly and follow these tips to ensure that the restoration process goes as smoothly as possible.
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What To Do After A Fire
- Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
- Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
- Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
- If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
- Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
- Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
- Change HVAC filter.
- Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.
What NOT To Do After A Fire
- Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
- Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
- Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
- Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.