How to Safely Return Home After a House Fire

4/23/2020 (Permalink)

House fires can be physically destructive and emotionally shocking. Once the fire is out, homeowners are anxious to return to normal as quickly as possible to piece their household back together again. SERVPRO of Phoenix understands how devastating a house fire can be, and has a few tips on how to return safely home after a house fire.

Fire damage safety tips

• Do not allow children to play in the ash
• Wipe down kids' toys and pet toys.
• Wash body immediately if you come in contact with ash to avoid skin irritation.
• Keep pets away from ash areas.
• Do not use leaf blowers or anything that will put ash into the air.
• Wear gloves, long sleeves, pants, socks and shoes to avoid skin irritations
• Double bag debris and ash in plastic bad. Be sure to seal all bags to prevent ash from getting in the air.

Ideally, working with a fire damage remediation company will help you avoid and fire or ash-related issues, and can help get clean up and remediation done quickly and professionally. Fire debris removal and reconstruction are often two areas that homeowners fixate the most on when restoring the damages fire can do. With recovery solutions including debris removal, soot, and smoke residue cleanup, addressing indoor air quality concerns, and reconstruction efforts, our IICRC-certified technicians and contractors, can respond quickly to help.

Damage can go beyond the areas burned by fire

Even if a confined area of your home burns, you should be aware of possible issues that can occur in other rooms of your home. Ash and debris from burnt structures may be blown indoors and into areas not affected by the fires. It’s best to keep air conditioners, and fans turned off until a fire remediation specialist has come in and assessed the situation. The professionals at SERVPRO follow a 7-step fire repair process to evaluate the situation, clean and sanitize the area, and help return your home to normal.

If your home has suffered from a fire, don’t hesitate to call in the professionals at SERVPRO of Phoenix. Call us at 480-503-2090 and get the help you need quickly. We are here 24/7 to help. Contact us today!