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Fire Restoration - What to do After a Fire!

Contact Disaster Cleanup Services 970-370-9282 in the Fort Collins area to help with your immediate needs which may include:

• Temporary Housing
• Home Security
• Transportation
• Food
• Clothing
• Communication with your insurance company

Contact your insurance agent/company.

Cautions!!!

Do not enter the damaged site. Fires can rekindle from hidden, smoldering remains. Normally, the fire department will see that utilities (water, electricity and natural gas) are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site. Do not attempt to turn on utilities yourself.

Be watchful for structural damage caused by the fire. Roofs and floors may be damaged and subject to collapse. Food, beverages and medicine exposed to heat, smoke, soot and water should not be consumed. In some cases it may be necessary to board up openings to discourage trespassers. Be sure to save all receipts for any money you spend on repairs, temporary housing, food, and any other expenses incurred as a result of your fire loss. These receipts are essential for receiving reimbursements from your insurance company and are also helpful for verifying losses that can be claimed on your income tax returns. Our team of experienced professionals will be able to help you throughout the process, and can answer any questions you may have. Call us today at 970-370-9282, or fill out our online request form.

If it is safe to do so, try to locate the following items:

• Identification, such as driver's licenses and Social Security cards
• Insurance information
• Medication information
• Eyeglasses, hearing aids or other prosthetic devices
• Valuables, such as credit cards, bank books, cash and jewelry

There are many people/entities that should be notified of your relocation, including:

• Your insurance agent/company
• Your mortgage company (also inform them of the fire)
• Your family and friends
• Your employer
• Your child's school
• Your post office
• Any delivery services
• Your fire and police departments
• Our utility companies

Do not throw away any damaged goods until after an inventory is made. All damages are taken into consideration in developing your insurance claim.

Quick Facts

Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.

Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a deeper sleep. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio.

Call Colorado Disaster Cleanup for all of your Disaster Cleanup needs! Call us in Fort Collins at 970-370-9282 or fill out our online contact form.
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