5 Useful Tips to Remember When Dealing with Fire Damage

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

Kitchen fires can cause serious damage.

A fire can be a devastating experience for anyone, but it is especially hard for those who don't know what to do when faced with the aftermath of a fire. According to a 2020 report issued by the National Fire Protection Association, a fire department in the U.S responds to a fire every 24 seconds. If you’re dealing with fire damage, try not to panic and call for professional help. The best thing you can do is seek help from fire damage restoration services as soon as possible. 

Here are useful tips to remember when handling fire damage to prepare you if your home or business ever suffers an unfortunate event like this one.

Open windows in the room where fire damage has taken place for ventilation.

The first thing you should do after a fire is to get some fresh air into the room in which you have suffered from fire damage. Open all windows and doors to remove toxic smoke particles that can cause irritation of the throat, nose, or lungs and need medical attention later on. If you have a vacuum, use it to suck up any loose smoke particles from furniture, drapes, and carpets.

Turn off all electronics and objects that are near the fire damage, such as computers.

Turn off the main power supply of your home or business to prevent any risk of a fire starting again because someone left an appliance turned on that shouldn't be running until it has been checked by a professional for damage.

Avoid attempting to clean up potential hazards and dangers, including asbestos, mold, or lead paint. 

Cleaning up fire damage can release particles and dust into the air which could irritate the eyes, nose, throat, lungs, or skin. There is a risk of poisoning and it's important to leave the clean-up process up to professionals.

Call your insurance company to file a claim as soon as possible.

If you have fire damage, call your insurance company immediately even if it does not seem like anything was damaged by the blaze. There is no point in wasting time and money with unnecessary repairs or expenses when filing a claim can take care of them for you. 

Seek professional help if you are unsure about what to do next.

When it comes to fire damage, there is no time for trial and error. Seek the help of a fire & smoke restoration technician as soon as possible if you are uncertain about how to proceed after an unfortunate event like this has happened in your home or business. A fire & smoke restoration technician has access to industry-exclusive tools that allow them to get things back into the condition it was before a fire occurred – "Like it never even happened."

Conclusion

Fire damage can be a life-changing event, but it doesn't have to be devastating if you know what steps to take after the fire is put out. You can save time and money by seeking the help of fire damage restoration services right away.