Recently one of our clients sent a letter to the editor of her local paper on their recent fire. The letter was her way of thanking those that helped them as well as singling out our company Emergency Fire&Water Restoration for going above and beyond their expectations. One of the statements she made in her letter was that she never thought her family would experience a fire. However none of us do, do we? For many of us, we think that very same thought as we stand and survey the charred remains of what use to be our home.We thought we would take this opportunity to do a quick blog post on some simple safety tips. These tips are not new to us, but just like the safety tips we receive from flight attendants prior to takeoff, we tend to glaze over or half listen to them. Because let’s face it, the plane will never go down with us on it, and we will NEVER have a fire in our house.At Emergency Fire & Water Restoration we know differently! We know that fire does happen, and happens more often than most people realize, and that anyone can become a victim. · Take fire safety seriously! · Create a “family escape plan” if you don’t have one in place already. Set aside some time in the next day or so for a family meeting and create this plan.· Now that you have the escape plan created, practice it! Schedule a fire drill and practice the plan. This is the time to work out any problems with the plan and to remedy them . During a fire is not the time to realize that a window doesn’t open as far as it needs to, or that the escape plan is too confusing.· Keep your home safe. Take a walk around and look for any potential hazards. Look for frayed cords, overloaded extension cords, etc.· Install smoke detectors in every room! Make sure to test them monthly! Not sure if they will work? Replace them! · Change batteries twice a year.· Know the sound of the smoke detectors. In fact, interconnect your fire detectors so that when one alarm sounds, they all sound. Many newer homes have interconnected systems, if yours doesn’t, look into purchasing one.· 43% of all fires begin in the kitchen, so it makes sense to be very careful when cooking. We all do this (even though we know we shouldn’t) and that is, we leave the kitchen while food is cooking. If you must leave the kitchen, set a timer, so that if you get distracted, you will get a reminder that something is cooking. · Have a fire extinguisher in every room; and know how to use them! Learning to use a fire extinguisher during a fire is not the best idea! Our sincere hope is that you never experience the loss and devastation of a fire. Practicing the above tips will go a long way to make sure you don't. However should you find yourself staring at the aftermath of a fire, and unsure what to do next, give Emergency Fire & Water Restoration at 414-810-3522. Emergency Fire & Water Restoration is a full service general contractor, located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Our specialty is repairing damage caused by fire, smoke, water, wind, mold and natural disasters. We are located in Saint Francis, Wisconsin, a suburb of the Metro-Milwaukee area. Our primary focus is the satisfaction of our customers. We offer an honest approach to general contracting at a competitive price.From beginning to end, we can handle 100% of the restoration process so you don't have to. This can include content pack-outs, cleaning & storage of personal property, structural drying & mitigation, mold remediation, lead & asbestos abatement, and full re-construction services. We are licensed, bonded, and fully insured. We abide by all state and federal laws, and are certified as a "Lead Safe Renovator" with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and accredited with the IICRC.Continue readingHits: 18After The Fire, Now What?Posted byadmin on in Fire RestorationFrom minor smoke damage to complete loss of structure, fires cause a great deal of damage and severely disrupt the lives of those affected. Each situation is unique and needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis. In many instances, fire victims lack the knowledge or experience to make sound decisions on how to proceed with restorative efforts of their home or business.Some of the questions that may be running through your head as the last of the fire trucks depart are:#1. How severe is the loss....even a minor fire can have a large impact both emotionally and financially.#2. What needs to be done, to restore my home back to "pre-loss" conditions?#3. Is my insurance going to cover the scope of work that is going to be required?With those types of questions running through your head, you can begin to understand why choosing the RIGHT fire and water restoration company is critical. You need to make certain that you choose a company that understands your loss, can quickly respond to your emergency as well as a company that has the ability to walk with you through the entire process of your project from beginning to end. Emergency Fire & Water Restoration is a full service general contractor, located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Our specialty is repairing damage caused by fire, smoke, water, wind, mold and natural disasters. We are located in Saint Francis, Wisconsin, a suburb of the Metro-Milwaukee area. Our primary focus is the satisfaction of our customers. We offer an honest approach to general contracting at a competitive priceFrom beginning to end, we can handle 100% of the restoration process so you don't have to. This can include content pack-outs, cleaning & storage of personal property, structural drying & mitigation, mold remediation, lead & asbestos abatement, and full re-construction services. We are licensed, bonded, and fully insured. We abide by all state and federal laws, and are certified as a "Lead Safe Renovator" with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and accredited with the IICRC.We look forward to building a relationship with you, and assisting you with all of your restoration needs, when you call us at 414-810-3522.
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