Cut Your Risk for Electrical Fires This Winter l SERVPRO® of East Mecklenburg/Matthews

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

Fires peak during the winter more than any other season. SERVPRO of East Mecklenburg/Matthews is available 24/7 in the event of an emergency.

If you’re a business owner, having a disaster plan in place before you need it is smart, especially when dealing with the aftermath of a fire.

In fact, fire damage claims are the most common type of claims small business owners file. They’re ahead of other common issues, like problems with customers and water damage claims.

Fire damage claims can bring up issues around your business’ security and future. Restoration can be involved and may need to include steps from cleanup to rebuilding. If your business is ever damaged by fire, then you need to know what steps to take to ensure your business is secure and the restoration process is started quickly.

Here’s how you can handle fire damage at your business:

Reach out to your insurance company. They’ll be able to guide you in getting the process of restoring your business started.

Take pictures and document your losses. If you don’t have an inventory of everything already, then you’ll need to make a list of everything that has been destroyed or damaged in the fire.

Secure the site. Your business is vulnerable after a disaster, so secure the site and take steps to protect any other valuables you have there.

Ensure you don’t have utilities on. You can make your business site safer by turning off the utilities at your site. That will include water, gas and electricity.

Communicate effectively. Be sure you’re regularly communicating updates about your business restoration with your employees and any stakeholders who are involved with your company. Also, keep an open line of communication with your restoration service and the insurance company.

If your business or home is damaged due to a fire or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help.