Fire Damage Safety Tips For Forest Grove?

12/16/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Hillsboro / Forest Grove are trusted leaders in fire restoration services in Forest Grove.

When my home was damaged by fire, my insurance adjuster told me to call SERVPRO of Hillsboro / Forest Grove

They gave me some helpful tips on things I could do while waiting for help to arrive.

Fire Damage Safety Tips – While Waiting for Help to Arrive

After any fire damage situation, your safety should be the primary focus.

• Stay in the house only if it safe
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform
• Wet materials can be veryheavy   

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open
• Clean and protect chrome with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves
• Change the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) filter
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers

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When your Forest Grove  home or commercial business experiences a fire damage emergency, SERVPRO of Hillsboro / Forest Grove is Here to Help. ®