If you live in an area where wildfires are common, you may be concerned about your home and other possessions. A fire can quickly damage a home, leaving you with no place to stay. Anything inside the home will likely be destroyed as well. Because of this, it is important that you know how to protect your personal property in event of a fire.
There are many actions you can take to prevent fire damage. For example, exercise safety around candles. Candles may look attractive, but they can cause a fire if left unsupervised. Be sure to watch them and blow them out when leaving the house.
Be cautious when cooking. Even a small grease fire can erupt into a huge fire. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
Be careful during the holidays. Many fires are caused by unsafe Christmas tree decorations. Keep trees away from heat and power sources. When using a space heater, keep plenty of space around it and make sure it is stable.
After the Damage is Done
In the event that a fire does damage your home, it may be possible to restore some of your prized possessions. There are restoration companies that specifically focus on this task. They focus on items that have been damaged by fire, water or smoke damage. They have the ability to clean and restore items such as artwork, books, photos, documents, electronics, DVDs, and clothing. These companies use specialized processes such as spray and wipe, ozone treatment, dry cleaning, deodorization, ultrasonic cleaning, and drying chambers.
Make Sure You Have Insurance
It is likely that many, if not all, of your items, will be destroyed in a fire. If you have homeowners’ insurance or a standalone fire insurance policy, you should be covered. However, if you have expensive items that were destroyed, you may not be fully compensated for them, depending on your coverage limits. Make sure you have jewelry, collections, and heirlooms appraised so you have a sense of their value. This will allow you to obtain more coverage so if a fire does occur, you receive the full value for your losses.
If you rely on your electronics for work, such as computers and cell phones, make sure they are covered. Do an inventory of all your assets and give a copy to your insurance company so if they are damaged, there is no issue about whether or not you owned a particular asset.
Seek Legal Help from The Wildfire Lawyers
Even if you act in a safe manner, a fire can still damage your home. Even smoke from a nearby fire can damage your home and belongings, rendering them unusable. Make sure you have an insurance policy in place to protect you.
You deserve to be compensated for damage caused to your home by a fire. The lawyers at The Wildfire Lawyers can work with your insurance company and help you obtain compensation. Our aggressive lawyers will even file a lawsuit if needed. We have several locations throughout California. Schedule a consultation today by calling (888) 501-6083 or filling out the online form.