After suffering from a fire damage

8/29/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage in home.

1. Don’t touch anything.
   Never enter your premises without the express consent of firefighters. Fire damage can result in an array of hidden, unsafe conditions. Commercial fires are a serious situation. When in doubt, call for SERVPRO of Upland/San Antonio Heights.
2. Turn all utilities off.
   Turn off water at the valve, and gas and electricity at the meter.
3. Immediately contact your insurance company.
   They can start the claims process rolling by sending out an insurance adjuster to assess damages and discuss the situation. They will also advise you of what you should or should not do to protect your insurance coverage. If you rent or lease space, contact the property owner’s insurance agent as well.
4. After the “all-clear,” remove necessary items.
   These include business licenses and permits, inventory and accounting records, employee documents, insurance information, cash, credit cards, and checkbooks, and other valuables. NOTE: Do not open fire safes until they have cooled as contents may ignite or the safe explode!
5. Notify local law enforcement – and everyone else.
   Alerting local law enforcement can help prevent further vandalism, theft, and liability issues. Employees, customers, suppliers and vendors should be notified of the situation, as well as the post office and your utility and credit card companies. Be sure to provide updated contact information.

Call SERVPRO of Upland/San Antonio Heights to make your fire damage "Like it never even happened."