New Milford Fire Damage Restoration
When a fire unexpectedly sparks and overtakes someone's home or business their world is undeniably turned upside down. Pasts, dreams and hopeful futures literally go up in flames. It's an instance most anyone would prefer to never watch first hand or, for that matter, experience in their lifetime - and with good reason, too.
For through the duration of a fire, depending on its level of severity, entire properties and their internal valuables are instantaneously put at jeopardy, leaving behind at the fire's end, either significantly damaged outcomes or obliterated ashy remains. Yet, in either result, hope is not lost. This is so because, in some instances, smoke damaged property can be restored and renovated to look like new thorough Fire Damage Restoration.
We offer many fire-related restoration services as part of our approach. Our team of IICRC- certified technicians can restore, clean, and store your belongings while we clean, deodorize, and prep your structure for any reconstruction needs. Including soot and smoke damage cleaning.
You can reach us at 1-800 222-6815 if you are having any water, smoke, sewage damage cleanup or mold removal problems!
Something many people oftentimes don't think of when they have a fire is the water damage that can occur while the fire is being extinguished. We also have the resources and expertise for water removal services and document drying to try and save your important files.
We also offer specialized services in:
Water Damage Repair | Toilet Back-Up | Sewer Back-up | Mildew & Mold Removal | Water Damage Restoration | Foundation Water Damage Repair / Black Water or Gray Water Sewer Back-up Control and Treatment | Broken Water Heater Tank | Burst Pipe Water Damage Repair | Storm Damage Water Damage Restoration | sewer back-up | Natural Disaster Emergency Flood Control | Carpet Cleaning | Rug Cleaning | Upholstery Cleaning | Water Damage Repair | Basement Flood Repair | Mold & Mildew Treatment | Pet Odor Removal | Carpet Sanitizing | Furniture Deodorizing
Safety Precautions after Fire Damage
It will be a good feeling for a person once he’s known that the fire in his place has already been put out. Despite of that, diverse dangers may occur and a rapid concern of yours is needed. This will be for the protection of yourself, your spouse, your son and daughter and even your pets.
A major safety precaution to observe after fire damage is to determine the stability of your structure. Look around your house and try to detect any hot spots that could flare up before venturing in. Fire damage can cause damaged or fallen power poles and lines that have to be avoided - as these may have lost stability after the fire. Electric wires are especially dangerous as they could shock people or cause further fires. You must also be aware of ash pits, holes that are full of hot ashes. After this, mark those ones for your safety. On the roof, check to confirm that there are no sparks or burning embers that could reignite.
When there is a fire the Fire department should have disconnected the utility services. This will be a precaution of fire damage. After this, you will have to make sure that the power in your place is off. Also, check if the breaker of the main circuit is on because fires usually cause a failure on circuit breaker. You should contact the utility company immediately if the circuit breakers are on and you still have no power. One thing you must not do is to try to reconnect the utilities yourself.
In the house and elsewhere on the compound, you should check for smoke and sparks several hours after the fire. Remember that winds could blow burning embers everywhere leading to renewed fires and consequential fire damage. During fire-fighting, there may be some debris that is built up. You just have to moisten it. This will help on containing dust particles it omits.
As a result of the fire and fire damage, a lot of hazardous waste will have been accumulated and these now need to be discarded with utmost care. Such waste includes cleaning products, paint, batteries, contaminated fuel and other flammable substances. Local authorities will have disposal instructions and you should contact them for assistance.
To safeguard yourself from injuries, you must wear protective gear during the clean up exercise. You will need disposable plastic gloves to protect yourself from bacteria and leather gloves to guard against sharp objects that will be contained in the debris. For your eyes, wear goggles or other protective eyewear. Other protective gear you will need includes rubber boots or foot coverings and headgear. A respirator with a particulate filter or a half-face respirator filter will guarantee you do not inhale harmful dust particles. Before meals, make sure that you thoroughly wash your hands with warm water and detergent.
In the event that you house is declared unfit for habitation, you should make arrangements for alternative accommodation while repairs are being made. You are advised to keep records of all the additional living expenses that this entails as your insurers could reimburse you for such fire damage.
Following these steps might not wholly save yourself nor your things, but I assure you, it will make a difference.
