IMPORTANT ACTIONS AFTER A HOUSE FIRE

8/12/2019 (Permalink)

Fire damage could result from several different causes including cooking equipment, old electrical equipment, and flammable materials. Should you experience a sizable fire in you home for any reason, there are some important steps to take during the aftermath. Remain mindful of the following actions:

• Examine you and your family for injuries and seek medical help
• If you can’t find a place to stay, your local Red Cross can help provide food and provisions
• Notify your insurance company about the fire
• Do not re-enter your home until instructed to do so. Talk to firefighters about what can be salvaged instead
• Once you are cleared to enter the building, check for important documents and keepsakes
• Make a list of your possessions and note damaged goods
• Keep track of receipts for expenses as a result of the fire

Nobody wants to be caught off guard after a fire. By knowing important actions to take after a house fire, you and your family can live a little bit safer. When accidents happen, SERVPRO of Northeast Long Beach/Lakewood is here to clean fire damage and restore your home quickly and professionally.