Emergency Fire Damage Tips

8/9/2019 (Permalink)

In the aftermath of a fire, it is necessary to assess the damage and account for any salvageable items. For your safety and to minimize further destruction, follow these emergency fire damage tips:

• Limit movement throughout the home or business.
• Wash your hands and keep them clean.
• Place towels or linens on highly trafficked carpeted areas.
• Remove soot from faucets and appliances, then protect them with lubricant.
• If the electricity has been turned off, empty your freezer and refrigerator and keep their doors open to allow drying.

To avoid damaging your belongings and home or business further, do not try to wash any painted surfaces, walls, furniture or carpeting without first calling a team member from SERVPRO of Chattooga, Dade & West Walker Counties at 706-866-5646. Our team specializes in making fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Also, do not try to clean any appliances that may have been close to fire or water without consulting a repair service.