Making Fire-Damaged Rocky Point Homes Safe Before Restoration Begins

10/26/2021 (Permalink)

A fire-related health hazard to Rocky Point residents is contaminated air. The SERVPRO hydroxyl generator can remove risky chemical compounds

There are several potential safety and health hazards in fire-damaged Rocky Point properties.

Our fast response to damaged homes after a fire ensures that we get specific emergency services started immediately. Rapid action can be vital to keep our professionals and house occupants safe. Some of the mitigation that ultimately is needed beyond the hazard screening includes:

• Water removal after fire extinguishment
• Content relocation to avoid soot damage
• Deodorization to manage harsh smells

Structural Concerns and Threats

Before fire damage restoration in Rocky Point homes, initial inspections begin with identifying structural weaknesses that could lead to collapse or failures. Structural concerns can lead to injuries or more complicated restoration. We can offer controlled demolition to prevent these possible threats early in the mitigation phase.

Airborne Contaminants and Hazards

Airborne particles threaten those unprotected with half-face respirators or SCBA gear working on a fire-damaged house after extinguishment. To begin to resolve possible threats circulating in the environment, equipment with HEPA filtration systems are necessary. HEPA 500 air scrubbers can be utilized for direct filtering, though hydroxyl generators provide filtration and begin deodorizing as well.

Fire Debris and Bulk Material Heaps

The final stages of making the work environment safer for responding technicians is eliminating debris and heaped burned materials throughout the property. This ash and charred solids increase the concentration of soot and smoke odors in the house. Aerosolized soot can be a health hazard, so reducing its severity is critical.

Restoring homes and businesses after fire losses can be a large undertaking, even with our professionals' experience and fast response. After fire damages, our SERVPRO of Port Jefferson can respond with emergency services and mitigative actions to protect your home and its contents. Give us a call today at (631) 476-5300.