Here are some helpful tips you can use in case you have an emergency
Do’s:
* Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen appliances with a light coating of Vaseline or other oil.
* Change furnace filter if blower is operating.
* Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if electricity is off, and prop doors open with a rolled towel or newspaper.
* Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towel bars with light coating of oil.
* Remove pets (especially birds) to clean environment.
Do Not:
* Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces.
* Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided.
* Use exposed food items, or canned goods which have been subjected to excessive heat
Disaster Response has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with emergencies caused by fire and water. We can handle both the repairs and the paperwork required by the insurance company.
A fire to your home or office may leave you and your building insecure. Disaster Response will board up your broken windows, and re-secure your home and confidence that your possessions are safe.
Your content and possessions are the highest priority. The smoke residue from a fire can be very corrosive, damaging your precious metals and electronics. Our Emergency Response Team will immediately start to inventory and pack your electronics, precious metals, and other goods for immediate cleaning.
The structure cleaning and odor removal will begin once the dwelling is empty. Our skilled technicians will assess the damage and plan a deodorization schedule accompanied by the structural rebuild when necessary.
After fire damage, it is natural to want to clean your home or building and its contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect or delayed action can jeopardize or seriously impede satisfactory restoration.
Do’s:
*Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting. Wipe as much excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items
*Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying. (check for bleeding of color)
*Place aluminum foil, china saucers or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
*Turn air-conditioning on for maximum drying in summer; open windows to speed drying in winter.
*Remove oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpet.
*Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight if possible.
*Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water (do not forget to place pans underneath) If possible, keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
Do Not:
*Leave wet fabrics in place, dry as soon as possible.
*Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or flooring.
*Use your household vacuum to remove water.
*Use TV’s or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors
*Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet
Q. How do you know when you need a professional?
A. If more than several towels and use of a mop are needed, you should consider calling a professional.
At any given time a water supply line to a washer or refrigerator could crack or burst, leaving you with a confusing mess to deal with. Disaster Response will come to your home or office 24hrs a day, any day of the year to mitigate your emergency, and help you get back to normal living.
Q. What is secondary damage?
A. Damage to materials and/or contents sustained from indirect or prolonged exposure to disaster contaminants; e.g., migrating or absorbed moisture or humidity mildew growth, acid residue discoloration, etc.
When the Emergency Response Team arrives to your home or office, we will immediately start to move your contents out of harms way reducing secondary damage.
Our trained professionals will walk you through the drying process and show you how we will be taking care of your home or business.
Disaster Response is equipped with the latest technology and ready to help.
*Dehumidifiers
*Blowers
*Truck mount water extraction
*Portable water extraction
*Anti-microbial agents
*Moisture meters
*Hygrometers