Fire at My Business: What to Do After?

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

Make sure to call the fire department and 911 immediately. Do not enter the building until firefighters have deemed it safe to enter again

After the flames have been put out by the firefighters and the dust has settled---what do you do when your business is covered in ashes? Time means money and no business owner wants to miss out on lost revenue.

Get ahead of the game. There are things you can do before a fire even occurs. Being proactive is key. There is only one way to be on top of things when it comes to a disaster. And that is having some things prepared beforehand. These items should be backed-up elsewhere, like a home office or someplace safe other than at the business. They should include: a contact list with updated phone numbers and emails, a weekly backup of necessary computer files, an up-to-date list of inventory, a securely stored backup of accounting records, and a preloss agreement with SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties---call us to work one out today.

If you have already suffered a fire. Here is what to do first. Make sure to call the fire department and 911 immediately. Do not enter the building until firefighters have deemed it safe to enter again. Take as many pictures as possible and make sure to file a claim with your insurance company as soon as you can. Ensure all the utilities are turned off. Once it is safe to enter again…try and remove the important, necessary items like: business licenses and permits, inventory and accounting records, employee documents, insurance information, cash, credit cards, and checkbooks, and other valuables.

Once You are In the Clear---Call SERVPRO.

After the fire trucks are gone, your Crawford business and contents are likely suffering from not only fire and smoke damage, but also extensive water damage from firefighting efforts. SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties has the specialized fire and water damage cleanup and restoration training and experience to quickly restore your business to pre-fire condition. We also have specific training and equipment for odor removal and deep cleaning of upholstery and carpet. 

SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties will respond quickly to your commercial business emergency, 24 hours a day. Whether the damage occurs in a small business building or a big box store, we have the training, experience, and equipment to handle the situation.

Please refer to our Fire Damage Tips - Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (814) 350-7651