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3 POINT FIRE SAFETY RULES
SAFTEY FIRST:
Always remember that many dangers may still exist after even what may aprear to be a small fire, even after it has been extinguished. Keep all children and pets clear from the site and protect yourself from stress and other fire related health hazards, such as smoke inhalation.
Contact a 3 POINT DISASTER RECOVERY SPECIALIST help secure your home.
Structural Stability is on the top of our list. A DISASTER RECOVERY SPECIALIST will help you determine whether your property is structurally safe to enter. Before entering your home or business, we can help identify and try to detect hot spots that can flare up without warning.
If you cannot be certain the building is safe or if you have any question regarding personal safety, stay out and have a professional make an assessment.
Check the roof and foundation, extinguishing any sparks or embers to prevent them from reigniting.
If your property is determined unsafe and you cannot live in your home while repairs are being made, make arrangements for temporary alternate lodging. Keep records of all additional expenses incurred as a result. Most insurance policies will cover additional living expenses. A 3 POINT PROJECT SPECIALIST can help you make a claim with your insurance carrier, we are here to help.
Use caution and exercise good judgment when re-entering a burned building.
Use Protective Gear
Protect yourself before you enter the area:
Leather gloves protect your hands from sharp objects while cleaning up
Disposable plastic gloves will protect you from bacteria while working with outhouse remnants, plumbing, and sewer pipes
Always use a Respirator with the correct filter, a HEPA filter is a 3 POINT favorite
Protective eyewear is a must, you only have one set of eyes, and you must protect them.
Disposable coveralls is a good way to protect you clothing and skin from chemicals and other harmful air born particles Rubber boots or foot coverings
*** Be sure to use disinfectants to wash hands before eating.
Electrical Power Supply
Often, the Fire Department will have utility services shut off or disconnected as a safety precaution and to prevent further damage to the structure and contents.
Most utility companies will not re-connect your utilities until a Contractor has completed the repairs and it is safe.
Do not attempt to reconnect utilities yourself! Often electrical lines have been damaged inside the walls and turning breakers on could lead to further damage.
Minimize air born debris
Debris should be kept slightly wet to minimize health impacts from breathing air born particles.
Discard Hazardous Material Safely
Hazardous materials such as cleaning products, paint, batteries, contaminated fuel, and other flammable substances need to be properly discarded to avoid further damage both to the house and you personally. Check with 3 Point Demolition crew for proper disposal of these items in a safe manner.
Protecting your property
Steps should be taken to protect and secure your property and personal belongings from further damage. This is also a good time to document any personal property damage that has occurred, a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR can help you with this.
It is important to ventilate your property. However, security is important. Alarms and security systems may not work properly after a fire, so you must secure your property as best a possible from looters.
If your property is looted or vandalized, notify the police immediately. You will, most likely, need a police report to file an insurance claim.
Small Damaged to Property
Board up burnt windows and doors. Confirm that all fire hazards have been eliminated and cover damaged walls and roofing with plywood.
After securing the structure, try to salvage your belongings by relocating them to a ventilated part of the structure.
If you do not feel safe handling this job yourself, get professional help, 3 POINT is hear for you.
Large Damaged to Property
If your property has been damaged to severely to secure it from looters, it is time to remove any valuables to a secured storage facility, such as the home of a friend or a storage unit.
While small items can easily be moved and/or stored with you, your 3 POINT TEAM can assist in securing the larger furniture and keepsake items to a secure storage facility close to your home. This will protect the larger items such as furniture and appliances, you may also want to consider a partial or complete move out.
Expense Reimbursement
During this process it is important to keep every receipt for money you spend associated with the fire loss, most insurance carriers have coverage for loss of use and restoration or replacement of personal property.
Contact a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR with help thought the entire process, we can even help you file a claim, assist with short term rentals, moving and storage and complete restoration services.
SAFTEY FIRST:
Dangers are not over even when the water goes down. Do not endanger yourself or your family after a water intrusion or disaster, no mater how small. Keep children and pets away. Try to protect yourself and your family from stress, fatigue, and water-related health hazards.
The following precautions will help neutralize the common water-related hazards, insuring a safe recovery process:
Use Protective Gear
Protect yourself before you enter the area:
Disposable plastic gloves will protect you from bacteria while working with water damage
Always use a Respirator with the correct filter; a HEPA filter is a 3 POINT favorite
Protective eyewear is a must
Disposable coveralls is a good way to protect you clothing and skin.
Rubber boots or foot coverings
*** Be sure to use disinfectants to wash hands before eating.
Structural Stability
If you are not certain the building is safe or if you have any question regarding personal safety, stay out and have a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR make an DAMAGE ASSESSMENT. Do not enter if the ceiling is sagging due to water buildup or if walls have collapsed.
If the building is determined safe, walk in carefully and inspect indoor stability. Do not enter any deep standing water.
If your home is determined not to be safe or habitable during the restoration process, you may need to seek temporary housing with friends or family. During this process it is important to keep every receipt for money you spend associated with the fire loss, most insurance carriers have coverage for loss of use and either restoration pr replacement of personal property.
Contact a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR with help thought the entire process, we can even help you file a claim, assist with short term rentals, moving and storage and complete restoration services.
Cut Off the Power Supply
Always assume all power lines are active and functioning. You must turn off the power to your unit, the main circuit breaker panel will have a either a main circuit or simply turn off all the breakers, even if the neighborhood power appears to be down. The panel is usually installed in the garage, utility room, basement, or outdoors on the side of the home. In condominiums it is usually found in the kitchen or laundry area.
Do not remove excess water using regular household vacuums. Avoid using any electrical appliances especially while standing on wet carpets or floors.
If you choose to use a generator for temporary electricity supply, beware the generator's engine releases carbon monoxide that is extremely hazardous to health.
Electricity and water do not mix, contact the 3 POINT EMERGANCY TEAM to help, it could save your life.
Turn Off the Water Supply
Turn off the main water supply, when you turn it clockwise it should turn off or shut the valve. The main water valve is usually located in the basement, near the water meter, or outside the building. If you live in a condo contact the Building manager for assistance. If you cannot complete this task yourself, contact the 3 POINT ENERGANCY TEAM immediately.
Protecting your property
After eliminating any potential hazards you should take steps to protect and secure your property and personal belongings from further damage. This is also a good time to document any personal property damage that may have occurred, a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR can help you with this.
It is important to ventilate your property. However, security is important. Alarms and security systems may not work properly after a flood, so you must secure your property as best a possible from unwanted enrty.
Small Damage to Property
Use an approved wet/dry vac to clean up standing water, plastic sheets or tarps can be used to protect personal property against additional water damage. Beware, enclosed furniture and clothing will be susceptible to fungal growth within 24 hours, so immediately contact the 3 POINT EMERGANCY TEAM to assist with a long term solution.
Try to salvage your belongings by relocating them to a dry and ventilated part of your home; this will make the drying time more efficient. Contact a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR for assistance in documenting the loss and protecting you from further damage.
If you do not feel safe handling this job yourself, contact your 3 POINT TEAM for professional help.
Large Damaged to Property
If your property has been damaged to severely to secure it from looters, it is time to remove any valuables to a secured storage facility, such as the home of a friend or a storage unit.
While small items can easily be moved and/or stored with you, your 3 POINT TEAM can assist in securing the larger furniture and keepsake items to a secure storage facility close to your home. This will protect the larger items such as furniture and appliances, you may also want to consider a partial or complete move out.
Valuables will include:
Expense Reimbursement
During this process it is important to keep every receipt for money you spend associated with the water loss, most insurance carriers have coverage for loss of use and restoration or replacement of personal property.
Contact a 3 POINT PROJECT COORDINATOR with help thought the entire process, we can even help you file a claim, assist with short term rentals, moving and storage and complete restoration services.
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