Fire Resources

After A Fire Damage Tips
Do...
  • Call your insurance company
  • Call Jim Black Construction
  • Turn off electrical, gas and water
  • Ventilate smoke smell to reduce odor
  • Immediately empty freezer and refrigerator if fire disrupted electricity
  • Have smoke damaged clothing and linens cleaned by only a restoration dry cleaner
  • Remove plants from smoke damaged areas and wash leaves and branches
  • Change furnace filter if system was operational during fire
  • Protect decorative metals and water faucets with WD40 or petroleum jelly
  • Pre-clean sinks, showers, tubs and countertops with soft scrub
Don’t...
  • Allow children or pets access to damaged areas
  • Turn on electrical appliances or electronic equipment prior to professional inspection
  • Consume any food items
  • Clean smoke damage prior to getting professional advice
  • Walk on heat or smoke damaged carpet or rugs
Additional Resources

CDC.gov
IAQA.com
IICRC.org

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