Storm Damage Repair - How to Get Your Fire-Damaged Building Back to Normal

3/15/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhattan is available to begin fire damage restoration services 24/7.

A small fire broke out in the Manhattan garage after a home improvement project went wrong. It was quickly extinguished. To ensure safety and health for your family, a professional fire damage restoration company must be consulted about the cleanup. The garage fire's debris can be hidden under your living areas, causing unwanted odors and gasses to spread into other parts of your home.
What about my deep freezer? What Could the Fire Do to It?
Our crews use mitigation, remediation, and restoration strategies to eliminate toxic residues following your Manhattan garage fire damage. We also pay attention to the impact on appliances. Do not assume that your garage is sealed off from harmful vapors or soot if you store food and beverages in fridges and freezers. The appliance's cord, pug or circuits could be damaged by the chemicals or water used to extinguish the flames.

Are there guidelines for frozen food safety after a fire?
SERVPRO crews will follow the advice of government agencies when assessing whether food in a chest freezer or upright freezer was adequately protected during and after a fire. Understanding that freezer seals can be finicky, each case must be examined. These are some of the recommendations:

* Keep the freezer door closed during power outages caused by a fire.
* Check the freezer for any soot lines or a strong odor when opening it. If they are present, throw out the food.
* Make sure the appliance keeps food at a temperature below 40 degrees F. As the food temperature rises so does the risk
* You can either cook and eat items that have thawed or refreeze them.
* Freeze juices, baked goods, dairy products, and other cold items that have been thawed.
* Thaw thawed veggies only if there are ice crystals
* Get professional advice to determine if the electronics, cord, and plug are still operational.

SERVPRO of Lower East Side Manhattan will provide you with top-notch fire damage cleanup and helpful advice. Contact (917) 423-6364 immediately after you have suffered a loss.