Fires are one of the most catastrophic disasters your home can face and require immediate action to mitigate further damage and ensure resident safety. With water damage from fire extinguishing efforts, caustic smoke odors, and burned belongings and infrastructure, you need a carefully coordinated disaster response effort.
Your Home is Our Priority
Flood Response Restoration Services is a locally trusted company offering immediate expert services to contain damage before it overtakes your home. For 22 years, we've helped families and business owners take the right steps to restore their properties and rebuild their lives in the face of disaster.
At Flood Response Restoration Services, our IICRC trained and certified technicians, experienced licensed general contractors, and restoration experts offer Same Day Service for emergency fire restoration services.
What to Do in the Immediate Aftermath of a Fire
Your initial safety and restoration actions will largely depend on your location in relation to the Los Angeles fires, the extent of fire damage to your home, and any local evacuation orders still in effect. However, consider these important steps in the immediate aftermath of a fire:
- Ensure Safety
- Even if your home experienced minor fire damage, evacuate the premises, contact emergency services to report the fire, and seek medical attention if necessary.
- Monitor any evacuation orders that may still be in effect; even if the fires are under control, the health risks of smoke may still be present in your area.
- Only re-enter your property if local authorities have deemed it safe.
- Utilize Emergency Response Resources
- Many government organizations, charities, and community groups are already onsite assisting in offering food, clothing, medical treatment, and shelter for Los Angeles residents affected by the fires.
- Local relief organizations provide specialists who can help you navigate the legal and financial concerns that arise from a fire.
- Secure Your Property
- Once you know your home is safe to re-enter, recover any important personal belongings.
- Board up any windows or doors to deter intruders and prevent unauthorized access that could be unsafe.
- Consult professionals to assess the damage and secure structural integrity.
- Begin the Insurance Claim Process
- Contact your insurance provider.
- Document the damage with detailed photographs and videos of all affected areas and belongings.
- Request a copy of the fire report from your local fire department for your claim.
- Consider Professional Fire Restoration Services
- IICRC-certified companies can handle debris removal, smoke cleaning, general home restoration, and structural rebuilds.
Once fire authorities determine a structure is safe to re-enter, you can take stock of the initial damage. In the coming days and weeks, you may be in touch with insurance providers to help replace lost or damaged items, but a professional fire restoration company can often help you with the heavy lifting and general logistics.
Understanding Fire and Smoke Damage
Experiencing a fire, even a small one, can lead to significant destruction. Flames can damage the structural integrity of your home, destroy belongings, and create hazardous conditions that require professional intervention.
Many do not realize that smoke damage can be just as detrimental as a fire. Smoke infiltrates walls, ceilings, and furniture, leading to lingering odors and long-term health risks. Our specialized team is trained to effectively assess and remediate smoke damage.
Key Signs of Smoke Damage
- Lingering odors
- Staining on walls and ceilings
- Discolored fabrics
- Health symptoms like headaches or respiratory issues
How to Clean Smoke Damage
Professional restoration companies will evaluate smoke damage and begin immediate mitigation procedures to thoroughly address residue and odor, but there are some steps you can take to start the process.
- Protect Yourself
- Minimize exposure to toxins; wear rubber gloves and consider an N95 respirator mask.
- Ventilate the Area
- Open windows and doors to allow fresh air to circulate.
- Replace HVAC filters to prevent the circulation of smoke particles and consider professional air duct cleaning.
- Clean Affected Surfaces
- Clean walls, furniture, and floors with a mild soap or detergent or a mixture of 4-6 tbsp of tri-sodium phosphate and 1 cup household cleaner or chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of warm water.
- Wash clothes in vinegar and utilize professional cleaners for rugs and curtains.
- Wipe down appliance and electronics that have not been damaged or compromised.
Our Fire Damage Restoration Services
Every home fire can be devastating and make you feel unsafe in your own home. But at Flood Response, we take pride in helping our neighbors recover in the face of disaster. Our team works hard to remove every trace of the fire and make your house feel like home again:
- Assessment: Our team of IICRC certified experts will comprehensively evaluate your home to find both the obvious and the hidden fire damage, smoke damage and residue, and provide early documentation to work directly with your insurance company.
- Emergency Board-Up and Tarping Services: Flood Response offers same-day board up services to secure your property and prevent further damage. We also provide tarping services for roofs, windows and other openings to ensure your home remains safe from rain, wind and debris.
- Pack-Out and Content Storage: Our team will carefully secure, inventory, remove and transport your belongings to a secure storage facility where they are kept in controlled vaults. We will work to clean and restore your items to their pre-loss condition.
- Water removal and dry out: Firefighting requires a lot of water, some of which will inevitably remain in your home. We will remove the water and dry out the affected areas with dehumidifiers and specialized equipment to prevent mold damage.
- Demolition and removal of debris:Â After the water in your home has been remediated, we'll demolish anything that can't be sufficiently dried out - like drywall or wooden surfaces - and remove all the remaining debris. We'll also demolish and remove any surfaces and structures affected by the fire itself.
- Clean-up, smoke, and odor removal:Â Flood Response will remove all traces of soot and damage from walls, ceilings, and other interior spaces to prepare them for restoration. Throughout the project, we will continue to monitor for traces of remaining smoke and soot to avoid further long-term damage and issues.
- Construction and restoration:Â Our team will manage the whole process of reconstruction, remodeling, and inspections. You work with one point of contact and can focus on your family and day-to-day responsibilities.
Why Choose Flood Response?
Our Commitment to You
At Flood Response Restoration Services, we understand that this is a challenging time for you and your family. We approach every situation with empathy and care, ensuring that we restore not just homes but the sense of security that comes with them.
Same-Day Services Available
With over 22 years of experience, we provide prompt, dedicated assistance to alleviate the immediate stress in the aftermath of disaster. Our team is available 24/7 to respond to your emergency needs.
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