DOs and DON'Ts When Dealing With Fire Damage

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DOs and DON’Ts When Dealing With Fire Damage
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According to the estimates provided by the
National Fire Protection Association, 
fire
departments in the United States respond to
fire accidents every 24 seconds. The NFPA
also estimated that there is one fire-related
injury every 32 minutes and one fire-related
death every 142 minutes. For that reason,
preventive measures should be taken.
Ways to Avoid Fire Accidents
Being prepared and cautious at home is the
key to avoiding fire accidents. Here are some
preventive measures to keep in mind:
1. Install Smoke Alarms and Sprinklers
If your house does not have smoke detectors
or sprinkler systems yet, consider having them
installed soon. These systems help minimize
the damage brought about by fire accidents.
If you already have these at home, make sure
to check them from time to time and see that
they are working properly.
2. Install Fire Extinguishers in Accessible
Areas
The use of 
fire extinguishers 
is only
recommended when putting out small and
incipient 
fires. Nevertheless, having 
fire
extinguishers installed in the most accessible
areas of your home can be of great help. Be
sure that you or your other family members are
trained to use them. For large fires, call the
nearest fire department.
3. Keep an Eye on Your Kitchen Appliances
Since cooking is the most common cause
of 
fire accidents 
in 
the U.S., 
it 
is
recommended to keep an eye on your
kitchen appliances. Check them from time
to time and turn them off after use. If there
are any damaged parts, have them repaired
immediately.
Do not try to put out the fire
yourself.
Do not use an elevator when
evacuating.
Do not hide in the bathroom or any
other room.
Do not try to enter the property.
What NOT to Do DURING a Fire
Look for a fire exit or a way out of the
property you are in.
Call 
the 
nearest 
fire 
department
immediately.
Stay below the smoke because it contains
chemicals that are harmful to the lungs.
Look for a safe place while waiting for the
firefighters to arrive.
In cases where someone is trapped inside
the property, inform the firefighters.
What to Do DURING a Fire
What NOT to Do AFTER a Fire
1. Do not enter your property
Even if you think that it looks safe already, as
long as there is no go signal yet from the fire
department, you should never enter your
property. You might breathe 
in harmful
chemicals from the smoke even after the fire
has already been extinguished. If possible, wait
until the fire damage restoration services are
finished before you enter.
2. Do not clean any part of the property
Do not try to wipe out or clean soot off the
affected parts of your property. Your
insurance 
company must 
conduct 
an
assessment first before cleanup services
commence. The purpose of this is to see all
the damage done by the fire and assess how
much of it can be financially reimbursed.
3. Do not use anything affected by fire and
smoke residue
It is not recommended to use anything inside
your house after a fire accident until it has been
attended to by professional 
fire damage
restoration services. Carpets and furniture should
be cleaned and disinfected first by a fire damage
cleanup company. 
Moreover, you should never eat food or drinks —
whether canned, bottled or packed — left inside
your property. Even when sealed, food that has
been exposed to high temperatures becomes
inedible. Heat activates bacteria that cause
spoilage in food and beverages.
Turning on water and electricity sources
after a fire should be avoided since it brings
potential hazards. Similarly, the use of
appliances should be avoided.
What To Do AFTER a Fire
Even after the fire is put out, safety is still not
guaranteed. Here’s a list of the things you
should do after a fire accident:
1. Prioritize Safety
After a fire accident, the first thing you should do
is to ensure your safety. There are cases when a
fire can reignite even after it has already been put
out. Because you do not know the extent of the
damage the fire has caused, it is best to assume
that the fire-damaged property is at risk of
collapsing. Do not attempt to re-enter the
property unless it has been declared safe by the
fire department.
2. Call Your Insurance Company
The next thing to do is to take photos of the fire
damage. You do not have to enter your property to
collect enough evidence. You can take photos from
a safe distance and start listing all the damages and
the estimated value of everything you have lost.
Before calling for fire damage restoration services,
call your insurance company first to know how
much of the damage is covered by their property
insurance policies.
3. Call a Restoration Company
One of the most important things to do after a fire
is to call a restoration company to do the cleanup
and repairs needed. Doing the necessary after-fire
cleanup yourself brings a lot of dangers, so it is not
recommended. With a restoration company that
knows how to repair fire damage at your home, you
have the assurance that everything is done right
without jeopardizing your safety.
How Deep Water Emergency Services and
Restoration Can Help
Deep Water Emergency Services & Restoration is
here to help you deal with the damages caused by
fire accidents. We provide fire damage restoration
services to restore your property to its pre-
damaged condition. We also provide other services
such as sewage cleanup, mold mitigation, COVID-
19 decontamination, and water damage restoration
services in Denver, CO. For further inquiries or
questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 571-9854
Denver, CO
(303) 297-1639
Omaha, NE
(402) 965-4042
Dallas-Forth Worth, TX
(214) 433-2313
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