What To Do Before Help Arrives

8/6/2018 (Permalink)

Fire Damages a Building in Geauga County

Attention Geauga County Residents!

The first 48 hours after a fire can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property.

What to do before help arrives

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean electrical equipment.
• Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

SERVPRO of Geauga County provides timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke and soot removal to content claims inventory and document restoration.

440-564-7266