How to Prevent and Restore House Fires in Youngstown

5/15/2023 (Permalink)

To prevent fire damage from occurring you can make sure to install smoke detectors and fire alarms in your home.

When a fire occurs, immediate reaction is required to prevent extensive fire damage. To prevent fire damage from occurring you can make sure to install smoke detectors and fire alarms in your home. Residents of Cornersburg can also practice fire safety by keeping flammable items away from heat sources and never leaving candles or open flames unattended. 

In case a fire does occur in your Youngstown home, here are some tips on how to restore:

• Contact your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claims process. 
• Take pictures of the damage and document everything for your insurance claim.
• Remove any items that can be salvaged from the affected area and store them in a safe, dry place. 
• Contact a fire damage restoration company to assess the damage and begin the restoration process. 
• Clean and sanitize all affected areas to prevent mold growth. 
• Replace any damaged items that cannot be salvaged or restored. 
• Make sure to ventilate the affected area to reduce smoke and soot damage. 
• Have your HVAC system inspected and cleaned if necessary. 
• Have your carpets and furniture professionally cleaned and deodorized. 
• Have your walls and ceilings inspected for any structural damage.

If you have experienced fire damage at your Poland, Boardman, Austintown, or surrounding areas home, give SERVPRO of Mahoning and North Columbiana Counties a call to make it look, “Like it never even happened.” You can visit our Website, or for immediate assistance call, (330) 536-7477.