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Smoke Damage Emergency Tips
What you can do until help arrives
Keep your family safe by avoiding the following hazards:
- Electrical hazards
- Slippery conditions that may cause you to lose your balance and fall
- Heavy materials – wet materials can be very heavy
What TO DO After A Fire
- Find a safe place to stay. No matter the amount of damage, you likely will not want to stay in your own home.
- Contact your insurance agent.
- Take care of your pets.
- Limit interior movement to prevent soot from being embedded in your carpets or upholstery.
- Place clean towels or old linens on top of rugs, upholstery or carpet.
- If the electricity has been turned off, don’t forget to empty the refrigerator and freezer (remember to prop the doors open once emptied).
- Once you are able return to your home, don’t forget to change the HVAC filter.
What NOT To Do After A Fire
- Do not enter your home until you are given permission that it is safe.
- Do not turn on gas, water or electric utilities until a professional has deemed them safe.
- Do not start or move your vehicle if it has been damaged.
- Do not try to clean any of the smoke or soot damage yourself without contacting us.
- Do not attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
- Do not send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.