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What To Do While you wait for us to arrive...

Even after a fire is extinguished, the damage continues. Smoke residue and water from fire hoses, or even humidity, can significantly harm your belongings. To minimize loss, know what to do right from the start. Prompt action can lower overall cost, as well as save valuable possessions that might otherwise be lost.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers the following tips on what to do in the aftermath of a home fire.

1.  Contact your insurance company immediately.
    It is your responsibility to begin loss mitigation, including steps to prevent the damage from getting worse.

    A trained insurance professional will be assigned to your loss to assist you in taking inventory of damaged goods before discarding anything and save receipts for money spent relating

     to the fire loss.

2.  Avoid falling structural components.
    Although fire authorities may allow you to enter the house, the area still could be hazardous.  Avoid areas 

    of structural damage that will need repair, like charred beams and sagging ceilings.

3.  Stay away from electrical shock hazards.
    Do not attempt to use any of the electrical system, until a certified electrician has deemed it safe.

4.  Keep people with allergies out of the home.
    People with severe allergies or respiratory problems should stay out of the area until initial cleanup is    

    complete. Weather permitting, ventilate the home to remove soot residues.

5.  Wipe down durable surfaces.
    Smoke residues combine with humidity to form acids that can stain grout, paint, bath fixtures, kitchen    

    counter tops and many appliances. Immediate clean up of durable surfaces with household cleaners can    

    dramatically limit your loss.

6.  Call a professional.
The IICRC recommends hiring a certified professional to provide advice and repair damage to your home     

after a fire. Fire restoration experts can help you get your home and furnishings back to a "pre-loss" condition.

Remember, in many cases, attempting the clean-up process yourself will only make matters worse. IICRC-certified technicians have the experience, training and knowledge to assess the damage and restore your belongings.  Call Remedics Restoration an IICRC certified firm.

Fire damage to your personal property can be very traumatizing. From one minute to the next your whole life can change. When there is a fire in the home or business the soot and smoke odor can contaminate everything let alone what the flames themselves consume.

If you are faced with this type of situation, quick response, certified trained personnel with a knowledge of cleaning and deodorizing, and the ability to coordinate the removal of contents and the damaged material is imperative. At Remedics we have a 10,000 sq ft contents and structure cleaning division, and a construction division that know just how far to go to be thorough. Our experience in this field of restoration goes a long way in providing all the necessary knowledge and resources to restore your property and your piece of mind.