BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION
"AFTER THE FIRE"
FAMILIES, WE CARE ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS'
THAT IS WHY WE SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS
TRAINING FOR THE UNEXPECTED.
WE OFFER SOME
SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO HANDLE THE
AFTERMATH IF A FIRE DOES STRIKE YOUR HOME
AND BUILDING CODE OFFICIALS SAY IT ITS SAFE TO RE ENTER
Fire may have caused damge that could injure you or your
family. There may be residual smoke or gases that are unsafe to breathe.
LOOK FOR STRUCTURE DAMAGE
Fire authorities may allow you to re-enter,
but may not have completed a thorough inspection
Look for damage that will need repair.
CHECK THAT ALL WIRING
AND UTILITIES ARE SAFE
Fire may cause damage inside walls
and to utility lines not normally visible.
DISCARD FOOD THAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED
TO HEAT, SMOKE, OR SOOT
The high temperatures of fire
and its by-products can make food unsafe.
CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE AGENT
Don't discard damaged goods until an inventory has been taken.
Save receipts for money spent relating to fire loss.
Your insurance agent may provide immediate help with living
expenses until you are able to return home,
and offer assistancefor repairs
