WHAT NOW? THE GUIDE TO KNOWING THE NEXT STEP FOLLOWING A FIRE.

8/10/2020 (Permalink)

What is the next step to take following a fire?

• *Safely* - Take pictures of the damage
• Make certain your property is secured
• If Rental Property, Contact Owner/Landlord Immediately
• Call your insurance company
• Contact family/friends to let them know you are okay
• Locate Emergency Accommodations
• Keep all receipts (Insurance dislocation reimbursement)

STEPS TO FOLLOW:  THE FIRST DAYS

• Notify utility companies of the incident
• Contact your child(ren)’s school of temporary address/unusual stress awareness
• Contact the local police department to let them know your property is temporarily vacant
• Allow SERVPRO of Dale City/Lake Ridge and SERVPRO of Woodbridge/Lorton to help you make it “Like it never even happened.”

REPLACING DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

Driver’s License

Passports

Titles/Deeds

Wills

Auto Registration

Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates

Social Security/Medicare Cards

Insurance Policies (Auto/Home)

Mortgage Papers

Military Papers (DD-214)

Debit/Credit Cards

Banking Information

Prepaid Burial Contract

Medical Records

Investment Documents

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND FAMILY

Contact your local disaster relief service, such as the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army.  They will help you find a place to stay and to find food, clothing, and medicine.  Make certain that you have a safe place to live temporarily.  Get plenty of rest and ask for help.  Do not try to do it all alone.

“Do not eat, drink or breather in anything that has been near the flame, smoke, soot, or water used to put out the fire.”

For further information or if you need assistance, please contact our team at SERVPRO of Dale City/Lake Ridge and SERVPRO of Woodbridge/Lorton (703-583-8484).  We’re always here to help.