Fire! What Now?

3/20/2023 (Permalink)

If you have experienced a fire loss then are the first things you need to do:

• *Safely* - Take pictures of the damage.
• Ensure your property is secured.
• If it is a rental property then contact the owner/landlord immediately.
• Call your insurance company.
• Contact family/friends to let them know you are okay.
• Make emergency accommodations.
• Keep all receipts (Insurance dislocation reimbursement. 

Steps to follow the first days:

• Notify utility companies of 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 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/Bank Cards
• Banking Information
• Prepaid Burial Contract
• Medical Records
• Investment Documents