6 Things to do after a Fire in your Middle River, Maryland home.

7/7/2022 (Permalink)

8 Things to do after a Fire in your Middle River, Maryland home. 

Everyone tells you how to put out a fire, prevent a fire and EVEN what to do if you yourself on fire… but no one ever tells you what to do next after a fire strikes your home or business. The following checklist serves as a quick reference and guide for you to follow if fire strikes your home in Middle River or Dundalk Maryland. 

1. Check with the fire department to make sure your residence is safe to enter. Be mindful of any structural damage caused by the fire. The fire department should see that utilities are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site.  DO NOT attempt to reconnect utilities yourself.
2. Contact your local disaster relief service, such as The Red Cross, if you need temporary housing, food, and medicines.
3. If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting the property, conducting inventory, and contacting fire damage restoration companies. SERVPRO of Sparrows Point / Essex / Chase is approved by all insurance companies and has over 20 years of experience in restoring homes after a fire.
4. Conduct an inventory of damaged property and items. Do not throw away any damaged goods until after an inventory is made. SERVPRO of Perry Hall / White Marsh crews are trained to properly document, clean and store damaged items. Nothing will be disposed of without your knowledge or permission, and we do our best to salvage your precious items.
5. If possible, locate valuable documents and records-deed to home, car, bank information, birth certificates, etc.Here is a handy list of all documents to locate, and where to get them replaced in the event that they are damaged.
6. Begin saving receipts for any money you spend related to fire loss. The receipts may be needed later by the insurance company and for verifying losses claimed on income tax

If you've experienced a home fire, and aren't sure what to do, please call SERVPRO of Sparrows Point / Essex / Chase.

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