Residential Fires and Keeping Your Property Safe

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage can be overwhelming. Call SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas for professional restoration (912) 285-0724.

The Aftermath of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas Fire Damage to a Home

Many people never experience a fire, and that’s a good thing. If there is a fire in your home, there is a lot to think about. 

Here are some tips in the event of fire damage to your home or business.

After any fire situation, your focus should be on safety first:

Make sure any activities you do are safe to perform.

Keep in mind that wet material is very heavy, so limit lifting to anything you can do safely within your own ability.

Make sure it’s safe to stay in the house or building affected. If not, evacuate.

Avoid electrical hazards and be aware of slip and fall dangers as well.

While you are waiting for the fire department and emergency personnel, you will want to:

Limit movement around the space to prevent soot particles from becoming embedded in upholstery and carpeting.

Place clean towels and old linens on rugs, furniture, and traffic areas that are carpeted.

Protect chrome by applying a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.

Wash the leaves of houseplants on both sides.
Change any HVAC filters.

Empty freezer and fridge and prop doors open if the electricity has been turned off.

Things you will want to keep in mind that you may not have known:

Don’t clean any electrical appliances that may have been affected by heat or water without contacting an authorized repair service.

Canned or packaged foods or beverages will not be fit for consumption if they were stored near the fire, heat or water; they will need to be thrown away.

The wiring in ceiling fixtures may have been damaged, so don’t turn any of these items on until they have been inspected by a professional.

Sending clothing to an ordinary dry cleaner can set the smoke odor if the company is not prepared to handle fire and smoke damage properly.

Fire damage can be overwhelming. Call SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas for professional restoration. When you are dealing with water and fire damage, immediate action is critical. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the fire and water damage.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.

SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas is dedicated to keeping you and your property safe. We are ready to assist in the event of damages from water and fire, large or small. Call us today at (912) 285-0724