Fire Damage: Things to Do Before Professionals Reach

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Fire Damage Things to Do Before Professionals
Reach
Being stuck in fire can be one of the most
horrifying experiences one can ever go through.
And no matter how many fire drills you have
undergone, there is a possibility that when it
actually happens, you might go completely numb as
to what to do next! This is because you
are in a state of shock and cant believe
that a fire has broken out in your house. During
such times, instead of panicking, you should try
to be calm and think through things clearly about
the immediate next steps. It is quite obvious
that you will immediately call 911 or the
fire department. But by the time
professional help arrives, things can get life
threatening. So heres what you should do. ? Let
everyone know When you are stuck in your house,
the only way to ask for help is to shout and
alert the neighbours. This way, they might
contact the fire authorities before you do
and render help any which way that
they can. It is always recommended that
you have a fire escape route figured out. By
doing so, you will be able to get out of the
house faster without any hassle. ? Dont be a
fire expert The last thing you want to do when a
fire breaks out is to check the when where
and how of the fire. There have been instances
of people losing their lives because they
tried to investigate the fire resource and what
caused it.
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These things can be taken care of during
the later stages. So just focus on getting
out of the house and planning your escape. ?
Keep away from smoke The smoke emitted during
fire can prove to be toxic and can suffocate you.
Make sure you crawl on the floor as the air is
purer near floors. By lying down, you will be
able to save your face and upper body from the
flames that burst upwards. Once you succeed
in reaching the door, put your hand on it
and check whether the fire hasnt spread
on the other side. If not, your way is
clear. When you go on the other side of the door,
you must close it so that the fire doesnt get
any oxygen to spread further. ? Control the
flames While escaping, choose to roll on the
floor as it will prevent the flames from
spreading further. Dont panic and run around as
it can be dangerous for you and spread the fire
even further. If you have huge blankets or heavy
clothes, try to cover the flames with them as
they will cease the supply of oxygen. ? Planning
an escape through window This kind of escape is
not usually recommended. Jumping out of windows
has led to serious injuries and accidents.
However, if the fire has spread severely and you
dont have a choice, throw pillows and beddings
on the ground from the window before you jump.
Families with children should ensure that they
lower the children as much as possible before
they jump. Once you are out, call the fire
department and provide them with your address and
details about the intensity of the fire. This
information has to be given for the professionals
to know where to reach you and what equipment to
carry.
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• As soon as the fire dies down, get in
  touch with your nearest fire damage
  restoration service providers. This is because
  the water used to cease the fire can cause
  structural damage and lead to mold growth. Ashes
  from smoke get imbibed in your furniture,
  carpets, drywall, etc. The earlier you call
  a restoration service, the lesser the chance of
  your property ruining further. It is important
  to know that an emergency situation like
  this has to be dealt professionally. Keep
  safe!
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