fire damage: Securing your property after property damage
- 07/26/07 05:35 PM
Step 2: Secure Your Property After eliminating water related hazards you should take steps to protect and secure your property and personal belongings from further damage. It is important to ventilate your property to assist with drying out. However, security is important. Lock and secure your property when not occupied to prevent looting. Keep in mind that alarms may malfunction if the electricity or telephone service has been interrupted. If your property is looted or vandalized, notify the police immediately. You will, most likely, need a police report to file an insurance claim. Partially Damaged Properties If it is not hazardous to do so, consider securing … (0 comments)
fire damage: What to do after a fire
- 07/10/07 04:40 PM
After the Fire Department Has Done Their Job...Throughout the house: Keep movement to a minimum and keep your hands clean as you work. Both these measures will help prevent soot particles from penetrating upholstery, carpets, walls and woodwork, therby causing more damage.Upholstery: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. The cover upholstered furniture with clean sheets.Drapes & Carpet: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. Place clean, dry towels or linens over carpets in heavy traffic areas to prevent further soiling.House Plants: Wash off both sides of leaves. Softened water helps.Ventilation Systems: Change furnace and air-conditioning filters. Tape double layer of … (5 comments)
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