What To Do Immediately After A Water Or Fire Disaster

11/1/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Disaster Team Beginning Work Post Disaster

While nobody wants to be the victim of a water or fire disaster, nature often has other plans. What should you do as soon as possible to Mitigate as much Water Damage / Fire Damage? Assuming everyone is safe, and uninjured:

1. Contact your insurance company: In many cases, your insurance company will direct you to an organization like SERVPRO® to assist in the clean-up and restoration in these unfortunate circumstances.
2. After the Fire / Water Cleanup and Restoration: Check for Molds! With water damage, mold is quick to follow. In some cases, it can take as little as 24 hours for mold to begin breeding in any water. If there is mold, organizations, like SERVPRO® Team George, provide Mold Mitigation and Remediation services!
3. Test your water: Be sure to test your water, if there was Water Damage, for contaminants before using it!
4. Inventory your property: If there is a fire, inventory all items in the building and don’t throw anything away without your insurance company’s approval!