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