The fire damage checklist. What to do after a fire in Bentonville, AR.

Every house fire is different. The recovery process may be both physically and mentally daunting. When a fire rips through a residential home, lives are turned upside-down. You may be unsure of how to move forward. Well, scheduling restoration is the best first step. First of all, you have to deal with the fire. Call for emergency services right then. After the fire is out, discuss restoration with an expert.

What to Do After a Fire

Immediately following a fire, keep yourself and your family safe and out of harm’s way. Then:

• Secure the property and hire a restoration company to board up windows, the roof, etc., and to prevent additional damage.
• Contact your insurance agency.
• Do not throw anything away until every item is listed on an inventory for the insurance company.

What Not to Do

Once the fire is extinguished and the fire department has finished their job, you’ll be tempted to reenter the premises. We understand, but try to ignore this urge for now. Follow these safety rules:

• Do not enter the building without proper protective gear.
• Do not enter the building unless your fire department allows reentry.
• Do not use carpeting or upholstered furniture ruined by smoke residue or debris.
• Do not touch anything without protective gear or gloves. Fire leaves toxins behind.
• Do not use electrical outlets, switches, or fixtures.
• Do not use any food items or canned goods that were exposed to the heat.

Contact Us

You’ll want to schedule prompt restoration services to put your life back in order. We’re here for you! Restoration 1 of Northwest Arkansas is available 24/7 for water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation services. Begin this process at your earliest convenience. Give us a call.