What to do After a Fire

6/28/2020 (Permalink)

Few things are as devastating to NYC homeowners are a house fire. If your home catches fire, the New York SERVPRO team works to help you begin the process of rebuilding your life. However, there is a list of things you must do following a fire that applies to homeowners anywhere in NYC, Manhattan, or anywhere else in New York. 

Call Your Insurance Adjuster ]

You must call your insurance company right away. Your agent will help you understand what happens next, and they will walk you through the process of finding contractors and handling your everyday needs. Your adjuster helps you find a place to stay in New York while your home is unlivable, and he or she helps you with the financial aspect of your situation. 

Call A Restoration Specialist 

SERVPRO is a restoration company that helps people with their homes following a fire throughout Manhattan and other cities. What makes a restoration company imperative is that you cannot go back into your home when there is fire damage. It must be cleaned, boarded, and there are other issues that must be handled. For example, water damage is another problem to add to the list following a fire. 

Sort Your Property 

Once you have a restoration specialist handle the details inside your home and you’re cleared to enter, it’s time to sort your property. There may be undamaged items in your home that you can salvage. There are many more that are unsalvageable, and those items will need to be sorted and disposed of. 

Being the victim of a house fire is devastating. It’s also confusing and scary, but you are not required to go through this alone. The people you hire to help you with your new needs are here to make sure you know what to expect. They’re here to make sure