Your humble abode held up against
the worst fire in your city in decades. All those years of planning the ideal fireproof home seemed
to have paid off, but don't give your home a pat on the back—or in this case,
the siding—just yet. In any natural disaster, the danger is only over when
authorities say so. You never know when the worst dangers still lie in wait
following a fire.
Firefighters will cordon off the
entire area to check for immediate safety risks. Once you're clear to return,
make sure to do the following:
● Be ready
with some water to extinguish the remaining sparks and embers. Spare no part of
the house during the search, even those areas not hit by the fire. Repeat the
step for several days.
● Don't
restore the power until you get the all-clear from safety inspectors. There's a
chance that the fire could have ruptured plumbing and damaged electrical lines,
which can lead to a serious spark and—eventually—another fire.
● If you
have a safe, wait for it to cool off. The trapped gas may blow out of the safe
upon opening, causing serious burns, if not another fire.
● Keep the
freezer closed, but check the fridge for spoiled food. If they won't last
another day without refrigeration, cook them or throw them away.
● Contact a
fire damage remediation service to conduct inspections and repair work.
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