Fire Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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Your Local Tarpon Springs Restoration Team is a Phone Call Away



SERVPRO of Tarpon is ready to help you after a fire. Fire damage can cause a number of problems and the restoration of your Tarpon Springs home or business should be done by professionals. Our team completes (IICRC) training. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry. We send our technicians with the right equipment to make sure your restoration is completed to your satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated, so we can respond faster. If you have fire damage, call the local restoration experts at SERVPRO of Tarpon (727) 934-5555.

Have Smoke or Fire Damage? Call (727) 934-5555

What To Do After A Fire

  • Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
  • Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
  • Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
  • If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
  • Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
  • Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
  • Change HVAC filter.
  • Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

  • Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
  • Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
  • Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
  • Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.