Did you know floods can cause fires?

2/21/2020 (Permalink)

Burnt cord hanging in front of and burnt outlet with flowers in the background

Did you know some floods can cause fires?

Basements can flood for various reasons but with all of this continuous rain, it’s not uncommon for basements to collect water. Not only is that an electrical hazard it can also cause a FIRE! Water can end up into light fixtures and other electrical outlets which can cause a simple short in power or sparks of FIRE! TURN OFF YOUR POWER VIA YOUR BREAKER TO THAT ROOM AND GIVE SERVPRO A CALL IMMEDIATELY!

Every fire damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. When various materials burn, the soot they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration. Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

SERVPRO of Jackson and DeKalb Counties specializes in fire and water damage restoration. We have the specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment and can quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition. If you do have a home fire our highly trained restoration technicians are prepared to respond immediately to flood or fire damage at your home or business. Why should you trust us? We are a certified IICRC staff https://www.IICRC.org/ and we have the experience, expertise, and training to restore your home or business quickly and properly.

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