Your Fire Damage Restoration Solution

11/4/2022 (Permalink)

Residential fire damage can be devastating, but SERVPRO is here to help.

Has Your Home Experienced a Fire Loss?

Our team at SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County, Stony Point understands how overwhelming a fire loss can be and how difficult it can be to get things back to normal. In most circumstances after the fire has ran its course a home owner would want to get the damaged repaired quickly, but there are a few steps that a person should consider before that. A property owner should contact their insurance company in order for them to determine if the damages will be covered and to get a better understanding of the entire process. The next step one should take is to secure their home.

Securing Your Home

When we say secure your home we don’t mean locking your doors. After a fire depending on the extent of the damage there can be hundreds of access points into the structure. A home owner has to consider all the damage that has been done by the flames, smoke, and the fire department. In order to secure your home, you would need to board up holes, windows, and doors.

Boarding up the structure can be a deterrent for vandals and thieves, making the vacant home a more difficult target. In some cases your insurance company may require it. It helps prevent the elements such as rain, wind, and sun from further damaging the structure. In any fire damage situation, the first thing that should be done before any further mitigation work continues is to cover up all the exposed areas of your home as soon as possible.

Inventory Check

Once your home has be deemed safe to enter, you should make an inventory/contents list. Once that is done SERVPRO technicians can help go over what items you determine to be disposed of and which ones are salvageable.

A Leader in Restoration

SERVPRO is here to help and our employees will get the job done to your satisfaction. We are experienced professionals, with training, certification, and countless jobs to back that claim up. Once a SERVPRO technician is on site, you can leave all the heavy lifting to us. By the time we are finished it will be “like it never even happened.”

The Aftermath of a Structure Fire

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

Fire and the damage it can do.

Fire and its Destructive Potential

When trying to control a part of nature such as fire there will always be tradeoffs. By using it as a tool we welcome the destruction it can cause into our everyday life. A home or business has the potential to be set ablaze, in situation like that we always hope for anyone that’s in such a situation to make it out safely. In our modern world an uncontrolled fire can start from any type of appliance that uses electricity and natural gas or even something simple like a candle or a cigarette.

If a controlled fire is left unattended or an electrical component is malfunctioning a fire can spread making it difficult to stop. It is a good idea to have a fire extinguisher in your home or business so you have the opportunity to contain and put it out. Do not use water if the cause of the fire is electrical. When the fire is unmanageable to tackle on your own or if the source can’t be determined you should evacuate the building quickly with a calm and organized manor. Once you are safe location call the fire department and let the professionals put it out.

What to do After a Fire

Depending on the severity of the structure fire you might be left with a lot on your plate and trying to salvage what you can. If the structure isn’t compromised and you have been informed that it’s safe to enter here are a few tips that can help, but only do activities that are safe for you to perform. Do your best to limit movement in the structure to prevent soot particles from being embedded into the upholstery and carpets. Try to keep your hands clean to avoid soiling upholstery, walls and woodwork.

Fire Damage Restoration Service

In most cases it requires a lot of work to cleanup and restore things to their original condition. This is where SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County, Stony Point come into the picture. If your home or business has been damaged by a fire we specialize in fire damage cleanup and restoration. It is critical to get appropriate damage assessment and inspections to happen quickly.

Much of our restoration success in residential and commercial blazes in the Rockland county area is because of our growing inventory of recovery and mitigation equipment. In situations where soot and odors are widespread concerns, containment strategies are vital like our hydroxyl and ozone machines that can filter out particulates and contaminates while addressing the odor at the same time. Our experienced and certified technicians will utilize tolls like chemical sponges for addressing smoke/soot residues and damages.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. When carious materials burn, the soot and residue they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. If your home or business has be effected by fire damage don’t be afraid to reach out for help give us a call at (845) 400-4888.

How Suffern Restorers Choose Products to Fight Fire Damage

7/6/2022 (Permalink)

Residues and soot can affect every part of your home after fire damage in your Suffern home. Contact our experienced team to assess and remediate.

Convenience Guides SERVPRO in Suffern Fire Restoration

The chemical and physical processes involved in combusting materials soils and changing them necessitate action to restore a home to its preloss state. That means cleaning the surfaces or contents affected by fire damage in most cases. Other measures like replacing or resurfacing some materials may be necessary if cleaning is deemed unfeasible. Choosing the products to use may be more challenging than you expect, so finding a Suffern professional to help manage the process is ideal.

The products used in Suffern properties for fire damage cleanup dissolve, precipitate or lubricate soils, thus eliminating them from surfaces. Soils can also change in other ways when specialized cleaning products are applied. When remedial actions are optimized, the cleaning process can be faster or more thorough. For example, if lubricating a surface to get rid of soils, the chosen chemical agents should remain potent throughout the cleanup process. Otherwise, soils removed from one section of materials may be lodged in a different area. SERVPRO evaluates cleaning products carefully before deciding to use them for a specific cleaning task.

Factors influencing product choice:

• Chemical composition 
• Whether solvent or water-based
• Equipment necessary for dispensation

Cleaning products vary in many ways apart from having different brand names. The pH level is one of the main variations, with some products being highly alkaline, neutral, or acidic. Products with pH levels slightly above or below the neutral range are sufficient for light soiling. However, highly alkaline products strip away easily heavy or oily fire deposits. Acidic products may be necessary, especially in dealing with stained materials. For instance, after removing soot from a tiled backsplash, the grout lines may not regain their preloss shade or be stained. Such outcomes occur because some soot molecules are minute and thus penetrate beyond the surface. When our SERVPRO IICRC FSRT-Certified technicians use a highly acidic product, it etches the grout surface, restoring the change triggered by soot "Like it never even happened."

Product Composition Impacts Convenience

Fire is characteristically inconvenient. Apart from occurring when least expected, it creates many problems, including hazards, strong odors, and piles of debris. Removing waste materials and cleaning soiled areas is crucial in restoring preloss conditions. The equipment or products used should address the issues you face without creating new ones. For instance, since smoke residues tend to be pungent, it would be ideal to find cleaning agents that do not leave smells after cleaning is over. Our SERVPRO crews choose products with minimal VOCs ensuring no unpleasant odors remain on your property after removing the offending fire residues. 

Other beneficial properties include:

• Buffered products that maintain specific pH levels
• Products that work well over a range of pH levels
• Biodegradable products

Whenever a cleaning solution is used on a surface or fabric, it changes the soils, thus removing them. The change happens both ways since soils like soot also affect the cleaning solution, as indicated by the color alterations as the process goes on. Chemical changes also occur, one being an alteration of the pH levels limiting the product's effectiveness. A buffer is a chemical that keeps the pH constant no matter how soiled the cleaning solution becomes. Our SERVPRO technicians can complete the process faster and save costs with such a product. Another alternative is to use products that retain potency even as the pH levels change.

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County makes relevant choices that ease fire damage management. Call us at (845) 400-4888. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Cleaning Small Items during Fire Restoration in Suffern Homes

7/5/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage restoration is no DIY project. SERVPRO techs are ready 24/7 365 days a year to help you. Call now!

SERVPRO Handles All Levels of Fire Damage in Suffern Homes

Dealing with a fire loss is not just about the big things. Small items in your Suffern home can cause challenges since they require individual attention, and it is costly to throw everything away the moment the embers die down. Evaluating and cleaning small items that you deem salvageable is essential to fire restoration.

Some of the small items you have to deal with during the fire restoration of your Suffern home include light fixtures, kitchen utensils, jewelry, and chandeliers. You can only deal with such items effectively if you have time, a sufficient workforce, or specialized equipment. SERVPRO provides the crew and equipment you might need.

Preparation steps for cleaning

• Disassembling items
• Separating or grouping items
• Pre-cleaning heavily soiled items

Many small items are attached to or are part of larger items. For instance, light fixtures are connected to the ceiling or walls. On the other hand, chandeliers are made up of several small parts. Cleaning the items while still attached elsewhere is not ideal. Our SERVPRO technicians help disassemble the items safely when stripping the electrical from your house.

Performing cleaning

Another essential step is separating items based on their physical properties to facilitate cleaning. Some things, such as jewelry and kitchen items, can withstand immersion in cleaning solutions to remove soot or other fire residues. You might damage electrical fixtures irreparably from such exposure.

Helpful cleaning methods

• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Hand cleaning
• Spray and wipe cleaning

Ultrasonic cleaning effectively removes soot and other fire residues adhering to the surface of items. The system has large tanks where the soiled items are immersed in cleaning solutions. It then generates and implodes millions of tiny bubbles agitating the dirty areas.

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County, Stony Point readily addresses big or small fire restoration tasks restoring homes to their preloss state. You can reach us at (845) 400-4888.

Fire Damage Restoration Objectives for Pearl River Homes

4/21/2022 (Permalink)

Pearl River Homeowners are always satisfied and pleased with SERVPRO's water damage restoration service.

Emergency Services Hasten Fire Damage Restoration in Pearl River

There are multiple emergency services and mitigative strategies that we can implement upon arrival. The first steps professionals take in fire-damaged homes make a difference in the total restoration time and cost.

Indoor Air Quality

Perhaps one of the biggest obstacles to safety after fire damage in Pearl River homes is threats to the indoor air quality (IAQ.) With efforts like HEPA filtration and cleaning approaches, we can grab smoke, solids, and sooty particles out of the air to reduce their health impact on those responding to the damage in your home. Hydroxyl generators can also reduce odors along with IAQ improvement.

Fire Debris

One of the byproducts of an active fire that gets extinguished is the heaps of debris and damaged elements throughout the property. In most cases, it is beneficial to quickly discard and remove these piles of structural remnants for several reasons. Some of the advantages of removing fire debris include:

• Reduce odors
• Lessen soot concentration
• Identify structural issues
• Improve safety condition

Standing Water from Suppression

Suppressing a fire and extinguishing the flames spreading through the house can often involve a large volume of water. The rapid response of firefighting teams can protect much of the property from greater fire damage, but standing water still becomes a concern in areas where the flames existed. We have multiple extraction and removal tools to overcome standing water and trapped moisture.

Structural Concerns

It is also important to address any structural concerns after fire damage exposures. Prolonged contact with active fires can cripple or destroy structural elements, compromising their integrity and making unsafe conditions for the occupants of the house and responding technicians. We have controlled demolition and repair strategies that can begin as soon as our team arrives.

Fires are rapidly spreading and destructive disasters several homes experience in their lifetimes. As debilitating as these situations might be, we have experienced SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County fire restorers to help. Give us a call today at (845) 400-4888. 

Understanding Fire Restoration in Suffern Homes

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

The visible and hidden damage caused by soot and smoke can be remedied by our SERVPRO FSRT fire and smoke damage restoration technicians

Fire Restoration Has Multiple Objectives in Suffern Properties

Fire damage can occur to your home in many ways, making each restoration situation unique and dependent on specific conditions in the household. We work quickly to inspect the house and its affected areas to design a custom restoration approach beginning with emergency services like:

• Air filtration
• Water removal
• Controlled demolition
• Board-up

Removing Debris and Materials

An objective of fire restoration for Suffern homes is the removal of debris and bulk materials ruined during combustion. Heaps of ash, blistered materials, and charred remnants of construction elements can amplify the concentrations of both odors and soot deposits, making it crucial to act quickly in eliminating this threat.

Cleaning Soot and Smoke Solids

Combustion creates soot and smoke solids and soil deposits that impact services and contents throughout the structure. It is one of the more formidable obstacles for restoration professionals. Several practices are necessary to overcome soot damage and remove these residues before irreparable harm occurs to the underlying substrates.

Protecting Impacted Contents

Your personal belongings can also be a heavily targeted part of the damaged household. We overcome these potential problems by implementing relocation procedures as soon as our technicians first arrive at compromised properties. We also can offer on-site cleaning and restoration where possible, or even an off-site relocation for intricate cleaning and recovery practices.

Odor Control

There is an unmistakable odor that is produced by combustion. Malodors can be a persistent threat depending on the materials impacted and what smoke solids and aerosols are generated. We work quickly to introduce deodorization products and tools to help, which can neutralize harsh smells coinciding with the burning of materials on the property.

Fires are a rapidly forming and severely destructive disaster homes endure. Our SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County team can help when you need restoration and recovery services. Call today at (845) 400-4888.

Need Building and Fire Restoration Service in Suffern– Call SERVPRO

11/21/2021 (Permalink)

IICRC certified technicians from SERVPRO have all the understanding of fire damage restoration. Call now for the service needed for your home.

SERVPRO Provides Fire Restoration and Repair Service in Suffern

After a fire in Suffern, many clients begin cleaning up and removing debris and items damaged by the fire. Some of the contents, including food in packaging and cans, are saved for cleaning. At the same time, non-porous items are thrown out because they are coated with smoke residues and fire retardant chemicals deployed by the fire department. Clothing and fabrics may be sent for cleaning, while semi-porous materials like wood furniture are also thrown out. Clients are unaware that they are endangering themselves and their families and throwing items out that can be cleaned and refurbished.

SERVPRO provides fire restoration services to business clients and homeowners in Suffern. Our team has 120 years of restoration experience in the industry, and our team of professionals can restore and recover many items that amaze our clients. We are onsite in four hours or less. Our fast response and action are instrumental in saving many things from being thrown out.

Discard food items in packaging and also canned goods exposed to the fire and heat. The chemicals involved in the fire and distributed within your home may be harmful to your health. Non-porous items that are not charred by the flames can be cleaned and sanitized. We do not recommend sending fabrics and clothing to the cleaners. These items should be cleaned using specific chemicals that focus on the type of smoke residues distributed by the fire. Normal cleaning processes can damage these materials further.

Our fire restoration services provided by SERVPRO include:

• Fire and smoke damage restoration and cleanup
• Identification of residues, surface type, and cleaning methods to effectively remove specific smoke residues
• Disposal of cleaning materials, residues, debris, and materials damaged by the fire
• We use temperature, agitation, chemical reactions, and dwell time to clean your home effectively.

Call SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County for fire restoration in Suffern and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (845) 400-4888.

Why Are Pack-Outs Necessary After Fire Damage in Your Pearl River Home?

10/19/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians are trained and experienced in all phases of fire damage restoration. Pre-loss condition is our goal.

SERVPRO Helps Move Out Contents to Create Room or Safeguard Vulnerable Items

After a fire at your Pearl River residence, you should consider pack-outs since they can help in your efforts to restore preloss conditions in many ways. For instance, you can create the necessary room to perform restoration tasks. Alternatively, moving items can help safeguard them.

One of the main tasks necessary during fire damage restoration of Pearl River homes is removing sooty residues that accumulate all over interior surfaces. Another common task is drying moisture that accumulates in different structural materials during efforts to quell the fire. Reaching the different areas where sooty residues or moisture accumulates can be a challenge with contents such as furniture or appliances in place. One advantage of involving SERVPRO in the restoration process is the ease at which our technicians move contents.

Various factors can help determine the ease of movement, including:

• The relocation area
• The availability of equipment to help manipulate contents
• How the movement process is planned

SERVPRO has most of the resources needed to complete the pack out but also liaises with independent contractors who can help facilitate some aspects of the move out if deemed necessary. 

Having the right resources to perform the pack out is essential for the safety of the contents. The items you want to save through a move-out might end up damaged if the process is not done right. SERVPRO takes various precautions, including pre-cleaning and drying contents before packing them. Grouping related items and using high-quality wrapping materials or packing boxes.

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County can help secure your valuables after fire damage by moving them away from the damaged property. Call us at (845) 400-4888. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Why Is Professional Help Necessary in Cleaning Fabrics During Fire Damage Restoration of Suffern Homes?

10/6/2021 (Permalink)

Fabrics and materials damaged by a fire are no DIY project. SERVPRO uses the latest technology and equipment for every fire damage restoration job.

SERVPRO Takes Care of Challenging Cleaning Tasks Restoring Fabric Items To preloss State

Most fabrics readily combust when exposed to heat and flames, resulting in total damage. However, since flames might not reach every section of your home before the incident is contained, partial damage such as soiling is also possible. Fire damage restoration is possible in such cases, albeit with some challenges. 

Although you might be used to cleaning various fabrics in your Suffern home, fire damage restoration cleaning in Suffern may be challenging to execute on the same materials. The difficulties may arise because of the type of fabric or what it is attached to. The types of soils also matter since fire produces a wide range of residues, including greasy ones. SERVPRO starts by evaluating your property, locating the fabrics, and establishing the best way to perform the restoration.

The fabrics that need restoration in a house include:

• Beddings
• Wallcoverings
• Furniture covers
• Carpets 

Using different approaches is crucial for the best outcomes when cleaning fabrics. The first step is removing dry soils, which comprise over 70% of the soils in the fabrics. Using dry removal methods such as vacuuming or dry cleaning sponge is essential since dry soils are easily removed when dry. Using dry cleaning sponges is more effective for fire-damaged fabrics compared to vacuums.

Wet cleaning is also essential when dealing with fabrics. Our SERVPRO technicians improve efficiency by manipulating the elements of cleaning to combat different aspects of the soiling.

The main elements of cleaning are:

• Chemical action
• Time
• Temperature
• Agitation

By boosting any of the elements, our technicians can improve the outcome. For instance, heating the cleaning solution removes certain soils faster. Better agitation and the use of superior chemical agents also help.

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County takes care of all fire damage restoration tasks. Call us at (845) 400-4888. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Primary Elements of Post-Fire Odor Removal for Pearl River Homes

9/15/2021 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke damage remediation is no easy task. SERVPRO trained technicians are ready at a moment's notice for the help you need.

The Deodorization Process Features Four Primary Steps to Eliminate Smoke Smells in Pearl River Properties. 

While fire restoration needs vary on a case-by-case basis, consistent elements make processes like fire and smoke removal tactics efficient and thorough. From initial mitigation strategies to limit the spread and severity of smoke odors to deodorization tools, our SERVPRO team can make it "Like it never even happened."

When Does Smoke Odor Removal Occur? 

Fire damage restoration in Pearl River homes has multiple steps and stages. Among the final obstacles, our SERVPRO team faces are reducing and removing harsh smoke odors. 

What Does Deodorization Look Like? 

Reducing and removing smoke and fire odors after a disaster can happen in several ways. Following specific base steps can neutralize and permanently eliminate malodors created by the combustion process. These general steps and stages of deodorization include:

• Remove Odor Catalysts – Removing fire debris and other solids can reduce the presence of harsh odors before surface cleaning gets underway. 
• Clean Residues – Cleaning up soot and smoke soils can reduce the presence and severity of post-fire smells. 
• Recreate Odor Penetration – Creating a similar distribution of deodorizing agents like the building was originally damaged uses a wealth of our odor removal tools. 
• Seal Damaged Surfaces – Odors can become trapped in porous materials like drywall and wood trim. To prevent tear-out and build-back, we can apply a special odor-sealing primer before surfaces get repainted after post-fire cleanup. 

The process to remove and neutralize smoke odors after a fire might vary depending on the equipment used and the time spent in each phase, but the core elements remain the same. Once these objectives get met, we can provide a deodorized residence back to the homeowners. Our SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County team can help 24/7 when you call (845) 400-4888.

SERVPRO Is a Trusted Name When It Comes to Fire Damage Restoration of Suffern Homes

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can cross the fire line and restore your Suffern home after a fire damaging incident

SERVPRO Is Quick to Respond to Fire Damage Remediation Calls from Suffern Residents

The success of fire damage restoration of your Suffern home is contingent on how quickly SERVPRO technicians can spring into action. The longer the smoke and soot residue remains on the surfaces, the more difficult and time-consuming it gets to clean them during a house fire cleanup.

Fire damage restoration of Suffern homes requires the use of several cleaning and restoration techniques by SERVPRO experts. Cleaning soot deposited after smoke damage on porous surfaces such as acoustic ceilings is a significant challenge. SERVPRO has developed a special cleaning process for such cases that preserves the sound-dampening qualities of acoustic tiles and restores their appearance at the same time. The method is called Peroxide active cleaning.

How SERVPRO uses Peroxide Active Cleaning During House Fire Cleanup in Suffern?

Peroxide active cleaning uses a cleaning solution that contains stabilized hydrogen peroxide, which is an oxidizing agent. The stabilized hydrogen peroxide can oxidize the soot particles making their bonds with the surfaces weak to be removed easily.

SERVPRO techs use this method to clean porous surfaces that are not damaged by water-based cleaning solutions in unoccupied structures. The process begins by vacuuming the affected area to remove loose soil and coating it with the cleaning solution mist without over-wetting it.

Active Peroxide cleaning is, however, not suitable to clean surfaces made from natural materials such as wool and cotton. SERVPRO techs use safety equipment such as goggles and respirators utilizing this technique.

Call SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County at (845) 400-4888. Our technicians are available round the clock to assist you.

Do Fire and Smoke Damage Inspections Aid Restoration of Suffern Homes?

5/28/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO teams are ready to assist you with fire damage remediation services 24/7. Just call (845) 400-4888.

We Can Assess Damage in Suffern Fire Damaged Homes to Begin Restoration and Cleanup Quickly.

Fire inspections and damage assessments showcase where immediate attention is required after a structure fire gets extinguished. From structural concerns to circulating soot particles, we must catalog threats and create a fire damage restoration plan to help.

Are There Actions that Happen Before Job Scoping? 

Because of how destructive and potentially hazardous the need for fire damage restoration in Suffern homes can be, multiple emergency services often precede job scoping and damage assessment. These initial actions are necessary to reduce the spread and severity of post-fire damage situations and reduce contaminants and health hazards present in the environment before official fire damage restoration services begin. This mitigation helps:

• Fire damaged homes
• Fire and smoke damage removal
• Smoke remediation

As quickly as these conditions can get out of control after a fire gets extinguished, our SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County team implements vital mitigation and emergency services to protect a property and its contents. You can reach us anytime at (845) 400-4888.

Fire Safety: Every Second Counts

12/29/2020 (Permalink)

Every second counts during a fire. Fire experts agree; people have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home or work space. It is critical to be prepared and have an escape plan in place.

Once the plan is developed, it is critical everyone in the home or office understands the plan. The best way to do this is to discuss and practice the plan at least twice a year.

The following are a suggestions to help you develop an emergency escape plan: 

• Draw a map of each level of your home or business and show all the doors and windows. Find two ways to get out of each room. Make sure all doors and windows that lead to outside open easily. 
• Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second floor. Only purchase collapsible escape ladders evaluated by a recognized testing laoratory. 
• Choose an outside meeting place a safe distance from the home or business where everyone can meet. Make sure to mark this location on the map. 
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you annot help them. 

Here are some Fire Prevention tips:

• Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and test them monthly.
• Don't Wait, Check the Date-Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. 
• Store matches and Lighters safely, mainly out of the reach of children. Also, make sure you store them in locations where combustion or exposure to flames might be an issue.
• Practice proper cooking safety. Don't leave cooking food unattended, have a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen, keep children and pets away from the kitchen while cooking. 
• Be careful with all open flames, never leave them unattended. 
• Generators should always be used outside the home. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a generator is not working or vented properly. 

The key is to reduce risks by practicing fire safety in your home and business, while there are no guarantees taking these steps will help prevent fires and keep your property, family or coworkers safe.

Read our Fire Damage restoration services page to learn more.

Fire Mitigation Requires Quick Action

10/18/2020 (Permalink)

The faster our SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County team of professional Service Technicians arrives on-site to perform fire, smoke, and soot cleanup and restoration, the better you home and contents will recover from the fire disaster. We will make sure the fire damage cleanup will be handled properly by utilizing the following steps:

Structural Cleaning: After a smoke, soot or fire damage, ceilings, walls, woodwork, carpeting and floors will often need a thorough cleaning. Our experienced Service Technicians will pretest to determine the extent of damage, then use the specific equipment and cleaning products required to clean and protect the different types of surfaces found with the structure.

Contents Cleaning: All of the restorable contents in the affected areas will be professionally cleaned and deodorized. This includes area rugs, furniture, draperies, and upholstery. SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County can provide both dry and/or wet cleaning services. Additionally, restorable contents will be cleaned and deodorized to preloss conditions.

Deodorization: Our SERVPRO Rockland County team of Service Technicians provide specialized services, equipment and cleaning products that will rid the property of offensive odors left behind by the fire or smoke damage. We do not merely cover up the lingering odors with a fragrance, they seek out the source of the odor and remove it.

Don’t leave the cleanup of your Rockland County home or business after a fire to just anyone, call in the trusted professionals at SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County. We have years of experience and knowledge dealing with fire, smoke and soot damage, our team can help you through the process of cleaning and restoring your home. Call (845) 400-4888. To learn more visit Fire Cleanup and Restoration Information

Home and Business Fires are preventable when precautions are taken

10/13/2020 (Permalink)

When it comes to your Rockland County, New York home or business property, there are certain safety precautions that can be taken to help prevent fires. 

Electrical and Appliance Safety

• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately ad do not run cords under rugs of furniture. 
• If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never try to force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
• Immediately shut-off, then professionally replace, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.

Fireplace and Wood-stove Safety

• Inspect and clean wood-stove pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for damage or obstructions
• Use a fireplace screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks. 
• Make sure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house. 

Source: ready.gov

Don't forget to have a working fire extinguisher in your home, and read all the instructions before emergencies happen.

When you're Rockland County home or business experiences fire or smoke damage, you need professional help quickly. SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County is dedicated to responding immediately, which helps to prevent secondary damage and to reduce the cost of restoration. 

After the Fire: Destroy Odors with Deodorization

10/8/2020 (Permalink)

Even small fires in your Rockland County home or business can cause odors for years to come if the affected areas are not properly cleaned and deodorized. Fire, smoke and soot damages in your home or business can create unpleasant and potentially permanent problems.

As various materials burn the odorous residues and deposits on surfaces are left behind. Unless fast, professional action is taken, these residues and deposits can cause permanent damage to contents and may result in resurfacing odors. 

We have Production Managers and Service Technicians certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC), to handle specialized services that can rid your home or business of offensive odors left by fire or smoke damage. 

Our services don't cover up the odor with fragrance; we seek out and remove the sources of the odor. Once the source is found, we use the SERVPRO proprietary line of cleaning products to treat and prevent the odor from returning. Any savable items in affected areas will also be professionally cleaned and deodorized, including furniture, draperies, upholstery, electronics, art, flooring, walls, ceilings, HVAC ducts and more. 

We also handle other odors that may require deodorization:

• Cigarette Smoke
• Pet Odors
• Decomposition
• Mold

Whether it is a fire, water, mold damage, or just a stubborn odor that refuses to go away, SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County will make it "Like it never even happened." Call to learn about our Fire Damage Cleanup Services (845) 400-4888. 

Fire Alarms: Save Lives

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Smoke alarms save lives when properly installed and maintained, according to the National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA). 

Follow these tips:

1. In homes, smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and on every level, including the basement. In office and commercial environments, check your state requirements or contact your local Fire Marshall to help ensure all codes are met. 
2. Test Smoke alarms monthly using the test button. Smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries need the entire smoke alarm unit replaced every ten years. Other smoke alarms need batteries replaced every year and the unit replaced every ten years. If the alarm chirps signaling low battery, take the proper steps to replace the unit or batteries immediately. Never disable or remove the battery from an alarm. Almost half of fires where smoke alarms are present but did not activate had missing or disconnected batteries. (source NFPA)
3. In larger commercial facilities, hard wired or wireless smoke alarms offer benefits such as not needing to be tested as often and activating throughout the entire building is smoke is detected in just one area. (source NFPA)

If you need help installing, testing or changing batteries in your smoke alarm, contact your local fire department, electrician or the American Red Cross.

Visit our Fire Damage Information page for more information about our Fire Cleaning Services.

(Source: Restoration Newsline Vol.29, Issue 9)

Grilling Safety Tips to Avoid Home Fires

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

Grilling Safety Tips

As the season for grilling outside officially kicks off this summer, here are some tips to remember while grilling at your BBQ. 

1. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use
2. Make sure people especially young children and pets stay away from the grill
3. Use long-handed tools made for cooking on the grill
4. Don't place your grill close to your home 

If a fire damage does happen at your home or business, SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County is ready for any size fire cleanup disaster. 

Our Service Technicians are highly trained and have years of experience cleaning fire damage properties. SERVPRO also uses cleaning products specially formulated to safely and throughly clean fire damaged properties. 

We clean and restore Fire, Smoke and Soot damage "Like it never even happened." 

Celebrate Summer Safely: FIREWORKS

6/25/2020 (Permalink)

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Fireworks Safety Tips

Summer is synonymous with barbeques, parades and fireworks displays; but along with all the festivities are plenty of visits to emergency rooms-especially during July.

Each year, around 230 people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In addition to causing injury, fireworks are also responsible for thousands of house fires each year with millions of dollars in property damage. 

• Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear. 
• Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire. 
• Children should never pick up fireworks that may be left over as they may still be active.
• The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professional.
• Have a Happy Fourth of July.

Firework Facts:

• Fireworks cause an average of almost 20,000 reported fires per year.
• In 2013, sparklers caused 41% of fireworks injuries.
• On Independence Day in a typical year, fireworks account for two out of five reported fires, more than any other cause of fire. 

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County is locally owned and operated company in Rockland County, New York. We are a premier fire cleanup and restoration company with over 25 years of experience and training. We also have the professional cleaning products and equipment to get your property restored properly and quickly. 

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Tips and information provided by the National Fire Protection Assoc. 

Smoke Detectors: LIFE SAVERS

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

Smoke alarms save lives when properly installed and maintained, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

In homes, smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and on every level, including the basement. In office and commercial environments, check your state requirements or contact your local Fire Marshall to help ensure all codes are met.

Here are some guidelines to follow for properly using and maintaining a smoke alarm:

• Test smoke alarms monthly using the test button.
• Smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries need the entire smoke alarms unit replaced every ten years.
• If the alarm chirps signaling low battery, take the proper steps to replace the unit or the batteries immediately.
• Never disable or remove the battery from an alarm. Almost half the fires where smoke alarms were present but did not activate had missing or disconnected batteries (NFPA). 

In larger commercial facilities, hard wired or wireless smoke alarms offer benefits such as not needing to be tested as often and activating throughout the entire building if smoke is detected in just one area (NFPA). 

If you need help installing, testing, or changing batteries in your smoke alarms, contact your local fire department, an electrician or the American Red Cross. 

Be sure your home or workplace has a fire emergency escape plan in place and conduct regular drills to ensure proper execution of the plan. The NFPA website  is a good resource for information. 

If your home or business has suffered damage from a fire SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County has the experience, training and equipment to clean and restore your property from any size fire damage loss. Learn about our services here Fire cleanup and restorations services. 

The Behavior of Smoke

5/6/2020 (Permalink)

Fire soot and webbing damage

The damage to your property following a fire can often be complicated due to the unique behavior of smoke.

We Are Trained and Certified

SERVPRO Service Technicians are thoroughly trained and IICRC Certified in fire cleanup and restoration. We know the different types of smoke and its behavior patterns. Knowing this information is vital to proper restoration. Before restoration begins, the technicians will survey the loss to determine the extent of impact from fire, smoke, heat, and moisture on the building materials and contents. The soot will then be tested to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. Pretesting determines the proper cleaning method and allows us to focus on your precious items. 

Smoke can penetrate various cavities within the structure, causing hidden damage and odor. Our knowledge of building systems helps us to investigate how far smoke damage may have spread. The following are additional facts you may not know about smoke.

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor. 
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Types of Smoke:

Wet Smoke (Plastic and Rubber) Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke (Paper and Wood) Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke dries. 

Protein Fire Residue (Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire) Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Fuel Oil Soot (Furnace Puff Backs) While "puff backs" can create havoc for homeowners, SERVPRO technicians can, in most cases restore the contents and structure quickly. 

Other Types (Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue) Special loss situations require special care.

Our SERVPRO Southern Rockland County Service Technicians are trained to handle even the toughest fire damage losses. And make any smoke disaster "Like it never even happened."

Halt Winter Heating Hazards

12/17/2019 (Permalink)

Did you know? 50% of all residential heating-related fires are reported during the months of December, January and February.

Keep the following safety tips in mind to help reduce your risk of a heating-related fire in your Rockland County home or business. 

• Keep anything flammable at least three feet away from heating equipment., like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or a portable space heater. Have a three foot "kid free" zone around open fires and space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container a safe distance away from your home. 
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. 
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer's instructions. 
• Test smoke alarms monthly. 

If your Rockland County property does suffer fire damage in your home or business, contact SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County to help make it "Like it never even happened."

Cleaning Your Dryer Vents can Prevent Home Fires

9/16/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County would like to remind homeowners by cleaning your dryer vents on a regular basis you can reduce the risk of fires happening in your home.

According to FEMA , failure to clean home dryers causes 34% of home dryer fires. Home dryer fires cause $35 million in property loss and can even cause injury or death. 

Other tips for keeping your dryer vents clean from the National Fire Protection Agency include:

• Cleaning the lint filter before and after each load.
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap will open and is not restricted by snow, a bird's nest, or other potential obstacles. 

For more information visit  https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/clothes_dryers.html

SERVPRO of Southern Rockland County will treat your family with empathy, and your property with care during the difficult cleanup process after a fire damage event. Call our office today: (845) 400-4888

If you suffer a fire damage event, please refer to our Fire Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property.

Understanding the Behavior of Smoke

5/22/2019 (Permalink)

Smoke

The damage to your property following a fire can often be complicated due to the unique behavior of smoke.

There are two different types of smoke--wet and dry. As a result, there are different typed of soot residue after a fire. Southern Rockland County SERVPRO technicians are trained in fire cleanup and restoration, and know the different types of smoke and its behavior patterns. Knowing this information is vital to proper restoration. Before restoration begins, the technicians will survey the loss to determine the extent of impact from fire, smoke, heat, and moisture on the building materials and contents. The soot will then be tested to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. Pretesting determines the proper cleaning method and allows us to focus on your precious items. 

Smoke can penetrate various cavities within the structure, causing hidden damage and odor. Our knowledge of building systems helps us to investigate how far smoke damage may have spread. The following are additional facts you may not know about smoke.

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor. 
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

Wet Smoke (Plastic and Rubber) Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke (Paper and Wood) Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke dries. 

Protein Fire Residue (Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire) Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Fuel Oil Soot (Furnace Puff Backs) While "puff backs" can create havoc for homeowners, SERVPRO Southern Rockland technicians can, in most cases restore the contents and structure quickly. 

Other Types (Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue) Special loss situations require special care.

Our technicians are trained to handle even the toughest losses. And make any smoke disaster "Like it never even happened."

Safety First Before the Feast

11/16/2018 (Permalink)

Each November, families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving by preparing a delicious feast, but if you don't practice safe cooking habits, your holiday could become hazardous very quickly. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen are unattended cooking. It's important to stay alert to prevent cooking fires.

• Be On Alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don't use the stove or stove top.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food.
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that food is cooking.
• Keep anything that can catch on fire away from the stove top--that includes oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains.

If you have a cooking fire, consider he following safety protocols to help keep you and your family safe. 

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.
• For an oven fire turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
• If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear path out.
• Keep a lid nearby when you're cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stove. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
• Install a smoke alarm near the kitchen, on each level of the home, and near sleeping areas. Use the teat button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a year. 

Have a safe Holiday Season!

Carbon Monoxide: A silent Cold-Weather Killer

1/18/2018 (Permalink)

Carbon Monoxide is a gas you cannot see, taste, or smell. According to ready.gov, an average of 430 Americans die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Often times, it is the result of faulty, improperly used, or vented consumer products like furnaces, ranges, water heaters, room heaters and engine-powered equipment such as portable generators. There are precautions you can take to help protect yourself, your family and your employees from deadly CO fumes. Reduce CO fumes exposure in your home or workplace by performing regular maintenance on equipment and appliances that can produce CO. Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including outside bedrooms. Consider having all fuel-burning heating equipment and chimneys serviced annually by a professional. Use portable generators only in well ventilated areas away from openings to prevent fumes from entering the home/building. Visit usfa.fema.gov or osha.gov for more info on CO safety.

Prevent Home Fires

12/11/2017 (Permalink)

Fire Prevention Tips

Home fires are preventable! The following are simple steps that everyone can take to prevent a home fire disaster.

Cooking

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
• Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking.
• Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a "kid-free zone" of 3 feet around the stove.
• Position barbecue grills at least 10 feet away from siding and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

Electrical and Appliance Safety

• Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
• If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
• Immediately shut off, then professionally replace, light switches that are hot to the touch and lights that flicker.

Portable Space Heaters

• Keep combustible objects at least three feet away from portable heating devices.
• Buy only heaters evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Check to make the portable heater has a thermostat control mechanism, and will switch off automatically if the heater falls over.
• Only use crystal clear K-1 kerosene in kerosene heaters. Never overfill it. Use the heater in a well-ventilated room.

Woodstoves and Fireplaces

• Inspect and clean woodstove pipes and chimneys annually and check monthly for damage or obstructions.
• Use a fireplace screen heavy enough to stop rolling logs and big enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch flying sparks.
• Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving the house or going to bed.
• Do not put any decorations near the fireplace.

Source Ready.gov

Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out

10/17/2017 (Permalink)

Fire Restoration and Safety

October is Fire Prevention Month and an excellent time to examine the emergency preparedness plans for your home and business.

1. Do you have a fire escape plan?
2. Have you changed your Smoke Alarm batteries within the last year?
3. Are you prepared? 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets aside a designated week each October to focus on Fire Prevention. This years theme is "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 ways out!" 

According to the NFPA, once the fire alarm goes off "you have less than two minutes to get out safely," yet only 8% of people surveyed said getting out was the first thought after hearing the alarm. Creating, implementing, and practicing a fire escape plan for your home or business may be the difference between safety and tragedy. Make your plan today. Visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw

Every Second Counts: October is Fire Prevention Month

9/26/2017 (Permalink)

Fire escape plan: 2 Minutes to escape

Every Second counts during a fire.

Fire experts agree; people have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home. That is why every second counts, it is critical to be prepared and have an escape plan in place. Once a plan is developed, it is important that everyone in the home understands the plan. The best way to do this is to practice the escape plan at least twice a year. 

A survey by the American Red Cross shows only 26% of families have a fire escape plan in place. 

Here are a few suggestions to help you develop an emergency escape plan. 

• Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second and third floors. Only purchase collapsible escape ladders evaluated by a recognized testing laboratory. (Store them by the window)
• Choose an outside meeting place a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after they've escaped, emergency personnel will also be able to see you. Make sure to mark this on your plan. 
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them. 
• Practice your plan twice a year during the day and at night. 

Increase your chance of surviving a fire by having working smoke/fire detectors in place, developing an escape plan, and then practicing the plan with the family. 

At SERVPRO our priority is your safety. We are here to help you to prepare for possible disasters, and restore your home after a disaster strikes.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

1/24/2017 (Permalink)

Fire Safety and Fire Clenaup

Portable fire extinguishers can be life and property saving tools when used correctly. In order to operate an extinguisher, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggest remembering the word PASS: 

Pull the pin. Hold the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism. 

Aim low. Point the extinguisher as the base of the fire. 

Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. 

Sweep the nozzle from side to side.

Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher and become familiar with them before a fire breaks out. It is also important to ensure you have the correct type of extinguisher for your home or facility. To find more information on choosing the appropriate class extinguisher, please visit the NFPA website at http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards?mode=code&code=10

Halt Winter Heating Hazards

12/27/2016 (Permalink)

Did you know? 50% of all residential heating-related fires are reported during the months of December, January and February.

Keep the following safety tips in mind to help reduce your risk of a heating-related fire. 

• Keep anything flammable at least three feet away from heating equipment., like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or a portable space heater. Have a three foot "kid free zone around open fires and space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container a safe distance away from your home. 
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. 
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer's instructions. 
• Test smoke alarms monthly. 

If your property does suffer fire damage, contact SERVPRO to help make it "Like it never even happened".

Can You Do It In Under 2 Minutes?

10/20/2016 (Permalink)

Fire Safety, Cleanup and Restoration

EXIT a Fire

Every Second Counts during a fire. Fire experts agree, people have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home before it's too late to get out.* In a matter of moments, a small flame can become a major fire, making it critical to be prepared and have an escape plan in place. Once a plan is developed, it is critical everyone in the home understands the plan; the best way to do this is by practicing the escape plan at least twice a year. Increase your chance of surviving a fire by ensuring you have working smoke detectors in place, building an escape plan, and then practicing the escape plan. The following are a few tips to help you develop a plan.

Draw a map of each level of your home and show all doors and windows. Find two ways to get out of each room. Make sure all doors and windows that lead outside open easily.

Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second or third floors. Only purchase collapsible escape ladders evaluated by recognized testing laboratory.

Choose an outside meeting place a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after they've escaped. Mark this place on your escape plan map.

Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't help them. Plan for everyone in your home with special considerations for elderly or disabled individuals.

Practice your escape plan during the day and nighttime.

*Tips provided by the American Red Cross

October is fire Prevention Month

9/29/2016 (Permalink)

Fire, soot and smoke cleanup and restoration

WHAT TO DO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

A fire can leave behind soot, smoke damage and a host of other problems. Ceilings, walls, woodwork, carpeting, and floors will often need a thorough professional cleaning. If your home or business suffers a fire, it is important to take the appropriate steps to prevent further damage. The following tips may help reduce damage and increase chances of a successful restoration.

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpet. 
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Place dry, colorfast towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas. 
• If electricity is off, empty freezer/refrigerator completely and prop doors open to help prevent odor.
• Wipe soot from chrome kitchen/bathroom faucets, trim and appliances, then protect these surfaces with a light coating of lubricant.
• If heat is off during the winter, pour RV antifreeze in sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks and tubs to avoid freezing pipes and fixtures. 
• Change HVAC filters; leave system off until a trained professional can check the system. 
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system.

• Don't attempt to wash walls, painted surfaces, furniture or carpets. Instead call SERVPRO.
• Do not attempt to clean electrical appliances before consulting authorized repair service.
• Do not consume any food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water, as it may be contaminated. 
• Do not turn on ceiling fans. Wiring may be wet or damaged and cause electrical shock.
• Don't send garments to the dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set in smoke odor. 

Fire & Smoke Damage: Top 3 Do's and Don'ts

4/28/2016 (Permalink)

Fire and Soot damage in a basement of a recent job

DO:

1. Limit Movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpet.
2. Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
3. Place dry, colorfast towels or old linins on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas. 

DON'T:

1. Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting SERVPRO.
2. Attempt to clean electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water withour first consulting an authorized repair service.
3. Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, wiring may be wet or damaged and cause electrical shock, and air movement may create secondary damage. 

Remember:

Call (845) 400-4888

Home Fires Occur More Often in the Winter Months

3/1/2016 (Permalink)

Did you know?

Home fires occur more often during the winter than in any other season. 

A home or business fire can be a very stressful event. Damage to personal belongings and the contents of the building is just one concern. Timely mitigation is key to controlling damage, while reducing downtime and rocevery costs. 

Be Prepared!

• Install Smoke Alarms- on every level of your home
• Test Smoke Alarms at least once a month
• Replace batteries at least once a year
• Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years

Heating Hazards

1/5/2016 (Permalink)

The winter season is in full swing! 50% of all residential heating-related fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. 

SERVPRO handles Fire, Smoke and Soot cleanup and restoration.  The first steps taken in a disaster situation can mean the difference between recovery and total loss.

SERVPRO professionals help meet the real needs of insurers and property owners by supplying reliable and consistent service.

Did You Know? December is the peak time of Year for Home Candle Fires.

12/1/2015 (Permalink)

Candles, pretty lights and decorations are just a few of the tems that add to the charm and cheer of the holiday season, however, if not used carefully your holidays may go from festive to frightening.

SERVPRO handles Fire, Smoke and Soot cleanup and restoration.  The first steps taken in a disaster situation can mean the difference between recovery and total loss.

SERVPRO professionals help meet the real needs of insurers and property owners by supplying reliable and consistent service. 

Did You Know? Cooking and Fire Safety tips.

11/17/2015 (Permalink)

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.

On average, there is an 183% increase in fire incidents on Thanksgiving Day. 

Here is a link to help keep your hoiday safe, http://www.nfpa.org/thanksgiving

Fire Prevention Month

10/15/2015 (Permalink)

October is Fire Prevention Month and an excellent time to examine the emergency preparedness plans, for your home and business, including your fire escape plan. Do you have a Fire escape plan? Have you changed your smoke alarm batteries within the last year?

Fire Prevention Week

10/6/2015 (Permalink)

We support National Fire Protection Association.

National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week, longest running public health and safety observance on record. U.S. President has signed a proclamation declaring a national observance during that week every year since 1925.