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Commercial Fire Damage 101

5/4/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial Fires

Commercial fires happen just as often or even more often as residential fires do.  It is critical that a fire safety plan be put into action and visible by all employees that work there.  What to do if the building you are in catches on fire.

  • Stay calm, but act quickly. Time is of the essence.  Make those around you aware and escort yourself and them out of the building as quickly as possible.
  • Stay low when exiting the building due to smoke and flames. Have others follow your lead.
  • If you are trained to use a fire extinguisher, you may do so to either put the fire out, or help guide a path out of the building with. Do not use one if you are not sure how to operate one.
  • Call the fire department. When everyone is to safety, call 911 or the local fire department directly. Alert them of any injured people.

Now, everyone is safely out.  The fire is put out. And people have gone home.  But there is still work to do.

  • First, you are going to want to get in contact with your insurance company right away. They will be able to walk you through the process to restoring your building. 
  • Next, secure the remaining equipment and property in your building. You will want to board up broken doors and windows as property theft is an issue in both rural and urban areas.
  • Be aware that smoke damage can still cause problems even if there is no visible smoke. Be alert and self-aware when entering a fire damaged facility.
  • Get a SERVPRO professional out to start restoration. This is a crucial ending step.  SERVPRO of Fredericksburg will make this disaster "Like it never even happened." You can rest assure knowing your business is in good hands and will be up and running soon.  SERVPRO of Fredericksburg, here to stay, here to help.

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