4 Fire Damage Tips From San Antonio's Restoration Pros

2/28/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Alamo Heights understands fire damage

If your home or office is hit with a fire, SERVPRO of Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX, recommends taking some basic safety measures before occupying your building again. Once the fire is out and your family is safe, contact a fire damage company to complete restoration work and return your interior to its original condition again.

While you’re waiting for the fire damage restoration service to arrive, follow these tips to protect your belongings and prevent injuries to your loved ones:

• Avoid Using Electricity: A house fire can damage your electrical system, making it extremely dangerous to operate lighting fixtures and appliances. To avoid being electrocuted, hold off until the fire restoration experts have completed restoring your interior.
• Vacate the Premises: After a fire breaks out in a home, there’s no telling how much soot and ash has entered the ventilation system. Instead of continuing to live in your house, SERVPRO of Braun Station encourages you to find other accommodations until the fire damage crew is finished.
• Purchase New Food: In addition to the soot and ash in the air, fires can cause foods to spoil, making them unfit to eat. It’s wise to avoid salvaging anything.
• Wait to Clean: There’s no need in deep cleaning your carpets, upholstery, or floors until fire restoration is finished. Not only will you be risking your health, but the fire restoration company may need to replace or remove certain materials.

Knowing how to prevent further damage to your property and protect your family’s health will save you a huge headache in the long run. To schedule fire damage restoration work, call SERVPRO of Alamo Heights at (210) 822-2063.