Fire

3 Immediate Steps In Case of A Fire

The most important thing to do in case of a fire is to make sure you are safe. If you lose control of a fire inside or outside your home, your next steps could very much be the difference between life and death. So, to get help on the way, follow these three steps:

1. Stop, Drop, & Roll

If you are on fire, the first thing you need to do is stop what you are doing, get down on the ground, and start rolling around until the fire is smothered. Once the fire has been put out, you can get up onto your hands and knees.

2. Escape the Danger

When escaping an active fire, you need to remember that smoke and heat rise, so by staying on your hands and knees you can crawl on the floor to avoid high heat and toxic fumes. Always remember to check doors for smoke and heat before exiting the room. And, when you open a door, keep your head down and face turned away in case there is extreme heat on the other side of the door. Avoid elevators and take the stairs.

3. Call For Help

Once you have escaped the fire and are outside in a safe place, call 911 and tell them your location. If you don’t know the exact address, give them the best description that you can and stay on the phone until help arrives.

What To Do After Fire Damage

What To Do:

  • Call Taylored Restoration, and we’ll walk you through what to do next.

  • If renting, immediately call your landlord.

  • Call your insurance company to report a claim and check your policy. Taylored Restoration can advocate on your behalf and support you in interactions with insurance companies.

  • Open some windows to ventilate the property, but consider weather conditions like rain or freezing temperatures.

  • Discard any food in places where you found soot or that was exposed to heat from the fire.

  • Completely empty your freezer and refrigerator. If electricity has been off for any amount of time, prepare for water using a rolled-up towel.

What Not To Do:

  • DO NOT try and clean ash and soot off yourself. They contain chemicals that can be dangerous to your health and should be carefully removed by a professional.

  • DO NOT use affected electronics including TVs, radios/stereos, etc. until checked and cleaned.

  • DO NOT use affected upholstered furniture, if possible.

  • DO NOT clean affected clothing with ordinary cleaning products or dry-cleaning.

  • DO NOT consume exposed food, including canned food, which has been affected by excessive heat.