How To Prevent Fire Damage And What To Do After One in Staten Island

6/19/2016 (Permalink)

Install a fire alarm in your Staten Island, New York home to help prevent a fire

There's no minimizing the devastating effects of a house fire. That's why taking fire preventive measures in your home, as well as acting quickly after a fire, can help prevent damage while lessening its impacts later.

Remove Fire Hazards & Install Alarms

Many house fires can be prevented by simply removing all fire hazards while installing smoke alarms on each floor of your home. Have your chimney inspected regularly, throw away old papers, and remove debris such as dead tree limbs outside the home. Make sure all flammable liquids are kept in a well-ventilated area.

Get The Air Flowing

If you've had a fire - and after you've hired SERVPRO of Midtown Manhattan to handle the cleanup, repair and restoration - open all the windows and place fans throughout the home to get rid of any moisture, because mildew forms quickly.

Remove Fabrics

Remove any carpet, rugs and draperies that have sustained fire or water damage. Also remove any clothing and send it to a dry cleaner that specializes in fire and smoke removal.