A Winter Park garage had extensive fire damage throughout the room. SERVPRO technicians removed the lawnmower, appliances, and other items to an outside cleaning station for inspection and cleaning for potential reuse. The techs needed to remove a large amount of charred sheetrock and insulation.

Prevention is key! 

1. Install the right number of smoke alarms. Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year.
2. Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
3. Ensure that all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home.
4. Establish a family emergency communications plan.
5. Practice escaping from your home at least twice a year.
6. Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1.
7. Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire.

Let’s say you’re frying your favorite food and suddenly you notice wisps of smoke escaping from the oil you’re using. Before you know it, there are flames leaping up from the pan. What should you do? The key to putting out a grease fire is to suffocate it by cutting off any oxygen flow. Here are a few ways you can do this safely:

1. Turn off the heat source.
2. Cover with a metal baking sheet or lid.
3. Pour salt or baking soda on the flame.
4. Use a Class B fire extinguisher.
5. As a last resort, call 911 and evacuate your home.
6. Finally Call SERVPRO of South Orange county for the fire restoration. 407-226-2621

In a fire or water loss situation fast response is key to preventing further damage, SERVPRO of South Orange County Professionals offer an emergency checklist.  By keeping their tips handy or with your insurance policy, you increase the chances of a successful restoration. SERVPRO of South Orange County utilize a 24-hour hotline for immediate response to emergency situations. Call SERVPRO OF South Orange County today for more content-saving and restoration tips.

Don’t….

• Wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Clean any electrical appliances or TV.
• Eat any canned or packaged food or beverages stored near a heat or water, as they may be contaminated.
• Send clothing to dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.
• Leave wet fabrics, books or magazines on the floor.
• Handle any bodily fluids.

Following a fire, SERVPRO of South Orange County pays careful attention to the HVAC system and duct-work to prevent the spread of soot and to eradicate a potential source of lingering smoke odor. If the system was operational at the time the fire occurred, chances are good that the system helped to circulate the soot and smoke throughout the structure. Experience has shown that the duct-work system, including the air registers and HVAC units, should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent continued circulation of soot and odor-causing particles that may have contaminated the system. 

This Dr. Phillips office building with smoke and soot damage were in good hands. SERVPRO of South Orange County were equipped and ready to properly contain and restore the offices and hallways back to their original pre-damaged state. 

Each fire damage situation is different based on different factors such as what started the fire, matierals involved in the fire, etc. Because of this we analyze each situation and determine the best way to approach the cleaning of your structure and contents.