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During a Fire-What is happening to my house?

What to expect:

Your home may have fire, smoke or water damage. Firefighters may have needed to cut holes in the walls or the roof of the building to look for any hidden flames and let out heat and smoke.

They will most likely have used a lot of water to put out the flames and there might be a lot of damage due to this.

Items that you will want to try to save will need to be carefully cleaned and restored (if possible). It is very important to use extreme caution during this time to prevent further damage to your home and to yourself.

Your home may not be safe to enter so it is best to have professionals take a look at the area. Contact one of our rē:network partners and allow the professionals to handle everything for you. A restoration team will come assess the damage and give you a plan for your home and contents.

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Recovering from Storm Damage

Your home may not be safe to enter so it is best to have one of the rē:network partners take a look at the area. Contact one of our rē:network partners and allow the professionals to handle everything for you. A restoration team will come and dry the areas and remove contents during this time.

They will also work with you and your insurance company to locate a safe place for you to stay if your home is not livable at the time.

 

If you have been notified that your home is safe to enter, you can follow these steps to prevent further damage to your home.

Use caution when walking on a wet surface to avoid injury or damage to contents/structure.

Remove valuable objects to a safe, dry place

Take pictures of damaged areas

Remove excess water by mopping and blotting

Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions

Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture to reduce furniture damage from wet carpet.

Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer

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Storm Damage Restoration-Completing the Restoration

Step 3-Complete the Restoration

Upon your approval, a rē:network  partner  will complete the required water damage repair and restoration. This may be a long process depending on the extent of the damage, but a quality restoration company will give you an estimate for the length of the project. If a project exceeds the estimate, you will be informed of the change and the cause for delay so that you can make appropriate arrangements.

Again, a qualified restoration team will keep you fully informed throughout the process, limiting the disruption to your life and the time required to get back to normal.

Dealing with water damage in your home can seem overwhelming and the idea that you might lose your home or belongings can be devastating. However, if you hire an experienced, reputable restoration company such as a rē:network partner, to complete the water damage repairs, you will increase both the amount of your possessions.

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Storm Damage Restoration-Create a Plan of Action

Step 2- Create a Plan of Action

Once the thorough survey and inspection is completed,  a rē:network partner will work with you to create a response plan. The team should go over all the damage uncovered in the inspection and give you all options regarding repairing the damage. Some repairs may be optional, but often you will need to decide whether to repair something or replace it.

While disposing of any of your damaged belongings may be unthinkable, the effort and cost of restoration can be very high. A rē:network partner will equip you to make those tough decisions and move ahead in your return to normalcy.

 

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During a Water Damage Event-Contact a rē:network Specialist

Contact a rē:network  partner–they will help you begin the process to help you get back to normal. Many times insurance will cover these losses but it is not required that you choose their preferred vendor.

Please keep in mine, you are free to choose any restoration company and they will handle the discussions with your insurance company for you.

 

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During a Water Damage Event-Move Valuables

Move Valuables–Move your valuables away from water to a dry place and locate your home inventory,preferably this is in an online format. Please keep in mind that safety is more important than valuables, only attempt to do so if it is safe.

During a water loss, it is important to always stay safe so please call one of our rē:network partners to help you during this process.

 

 

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During a Water Damage Event-Use caution

During a water loss, it is important to always stay safe so please call one of our rē:network partners to help you during this process.

Use caution–avoid any areas where electricity may come into contact with water. Step very carefully if you need to be in the house. Water can weaken structures  so keep an eye out for potential falling objects.

 

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During a Water Damage Event-Find the Source

Find the Source–If the reason for the damage is not from weather,  see if you can find of the water damage safely and do your best to stop the problem.

During a water loss, it is important to always stay safe so please call one of our rē:network partners to help you during this process.

It’s better to call right away and have one of the specialists come rather than waiting for more damage to occur. Our partners can be at your home usually within an hour from when you contact them.

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During a Storm-Safety at Home

If you have access, these resources can be very helpful during a storm.

  • http://www.weather.gov — you can access forecasts and warnings by simply typing in your zip code. Click on the Weather Safety tab to find a collection of resources from the National Weather Service.
  • NOAA Weather Radio — All warnings and watches are issued by the National Weather Service and you can have immediate access for $20.
  • You can program the radio to alert you for your county and the adjacent counties for a bit more lead time on weather headed your way.
  • Local Alerts — Many local TV and radio stations now provide alerts on social media.

If you need to prepare for evacuation–move items to a safe area and secure the home.

Turn off utilities and unplug electrical appliances.

 

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During a Storm-Evacuating

 

If you have to evacuate, do not drive around a barricade–Turn Around, Don’t Drown and go the other way.

Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and stalling.

If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.