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Fire Damage
3/12/2024 (Permalink)
Countertop damaged by fire
When a fire starts in the kitchen, you need to act fast to keep the fire from getting out of control. But how you act depends on what kind of fire you have and where it is. Follow these instructions for putting out kitchen fires: getting out of control. But how you act depends on what kind of fire you have and where it is. Follow these instructions for putting out kitchen fires:
- If you have a fire in a cooking pan, use an oven mitt to clap on the lid, then move the pan off the burner, and turn off the stove. The lack of oxygen will stop the flames in a pot.
- If you can’t safely put the lid on a flaming pan or you don’t have a lid for the pan, use your fire extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire — not the flames.
- Never use water to put out grease fires! Water repels grease and can spread the fire by splattering the grease.
Garage Fire
3/12/2024 (Permalink)
Air Scrubber in garage
An accidental fire can occur in your garage from many household items and can easily smoke up a garage in minutes if it is not properly and quickly extinguish . While proper insurance can help mitigate financial loss, it is better to understand and work to prevent the situations that lead to garage fires. Most homes are stocked full with combustible items. This list is meant to help homeowners not only identify potential issues but also lower the risk of a fire. This particular instance the home owner wasn't sure what started it. The smoke was all throughout the garage and much of his tools and equipment needed cleaning. Whether it’s a candle accidentally burning throughout the night, faulty equipment, combustibles or any other scenario, homeowners should be aware of the most common causes of house /garage fires and work to minimize and prevent accidents before they occur. It would be a good idea to not leave a lot of items laying around on the floor and good housekeeping practices would be a great idea too. It would also be a good idea to always have a fire extinguisher ready just in case one is needed.
Summer Barbeque
3/12/2024 (Permalink)
10 Tips for Safe Summer Barbecues:
Do's and Don'ts That Will Keep You From Becoming a Statistic
Do:
- Keep your grill at least 10 feet away from your house. Farther is even better. This includes portions attached to your house like carports, garages and porches. Grills should not be used underneath wooden overhangs either, as the fire could flare up into the structure above. This applies to both charcoal and gas grills.
- Clean your grill regularly. If you allow grease and fat to build up on your grill, they provide more fuel for a fire. Grease is a major source of flare ups.
- Check for gas leaks. You can make sure no gas is leaking from your gas grill by making a solution of half liquid dish soap and half water and rubbing it on the hoses and connections. Then, turn the gas on (with the grill lid open.) If the soap forms large bubbles, that's a sign that the hoses have tiny holes or that the connections are not tight enough.
- Keep decorations away from your grill. Decorations like hanging baskets, pillows and umbrellas look pretty AND provide fuel for a fire. To make matters worse, today's decor is mostly made of artificial fibers that burn fast and hot, making this tip even more important.
- Keep a spray bottle of water handy. That way, if you have a minor flare-up you can spray it with the water to instantly calm it. The bonus of this tip is that water won't harm your food, so dinner won't be ruined!
- Keep a fire extinguisher within a couple steps of your grill. And KNOW HOW TO USE IT. If you are unsure how to use the extinguisher, don't waste time fiddling with it before calling 911. Firefighters say many fire deaths occur when people try to fight a fire themselves instead of calling for expert help and letting the fire department do its job.
Don't:
- Turn on the gas while your grill lid is closed. NEVER do this. It causes gas to build up inside your grill, and when you do light it and open it, a fireball can explode in your face.
- Leave a grill unattended. Fires double in size every minute. Plan ahead so that all of your other food prep chores are done and you can focus on grilling.
- Overload your grill with food. This applies especially fatty meats. The basic reason for this tip is that if too much fat drips on the flames at once, it can cause a large flare-up that could light nearby things on fire.
- Use a grill indoors. People often think it will be safe to use a grill, especially a small one, indoors. NOT TRUE. In addition to the fire hazard, grills release carbon monoxide, the deadly colorless, odorless gas. That gas needs to vent in fresh air or it can kill you, your family and pets.
If you do experience a house fire this summer be sure to call SERVPRO of Lake County at (352)735-3311 to help with all your fire damage and smoke damage needs. We are always here to help!
House Fire
3/12/2024 (Permalink)
Fire Destroyed Kitchen
House fires can be devastating, especially a total loss. SERVPRO of Lake County was contacted by the home owner to access her fire damage in her home and to see if there was anything we could possibly salvage. After doing a walk through, we found some furniture and some family heirlooms in her lanai that could be restored to her satisfaction. She thought SERVPRO picking up her belongings cleaning and storing them for her was just awesome. The home owner was very grateful for SERVPRO to walk through her home in spite of all the devastation that took place do to her fire. There is never a job that's to big or to small for us to do. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida all your needs. Ph. 352-735-3311
Commercial Water Loss
3/5/2024 (Permalink)
Commercial Water Loss
About 9:30 am on a Tuesday SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call about a water damage at a new school under construction. Our crew responded very quickly and arrived on site at by 11:00 am, The contractor discovered breach in the chilled water line causing a major leak on the 2nd floor, which affected the 1st and 2nd floor hallways and class rooms. We extracted all the standing water, set up containment in the hallways and then we began to set equipment. We didn’t have enough power in the building for our equipment so we had to use a large pull behind 200 amp service generator, along with 5 spider boxes with 20 amp receptacles. The facilities director was very pleased with our company and responds time. Great job SERVPRO of Lake County Florida.
For any emergency services please call SERVPRO of Lake County. 352-735-3311
Commercial Fire
3/5/2024 (Permalink)
Fire in Church Sanctuary
SERVPRO to get the job done for you!
SERVPRO of Lake County Florida was contacted by a church elder and advised that there was a fire in the church and needed an estimate on a fire cleanup. When we arrived onsite the area was damaged by fire and smoke throughout. Classrooms were effected along with the main sanctuary. They asked for an estimate to get all the remediation work done ASAP, with a specific time frame to complete. We all agreed how to proceed with this project and had a plan to proceed with our goal to make the customer completely satisfied with our work. First in order was removing all areas that couldn’t be cleaned. This cleanup took approximately 2 weeks, which made the customer very pleased on how we took control of their situation. We told him that our goal was to make it “Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of Lake County FL. at Ph. 352-735-3311
Growth in HVAC System
3/5/2024 (Permalink)
Growth in the HVAC System
SERVPRO of Lake County Florida was called to this home to do an HVAC inspection when the owner spotted mold on the returns. After further investigation there was visible growth and this turned into a mold remediation within the HVAC system. At that point, we contacted a Air Quality Hygienist to assess the HVACT system and write a protocol for remediation.
Demolition after a water damage
2/28/2024 (Permalink)
Demolition after a water damage
SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call at 5:00am from two toilet overflows. Our crew was onsite by 6:00am and started going over all the paper work and getting it signed so we could proceed to start the job. Our SERVPRO crew began to extract the standing water from room to room. We had lots of furniture to remove from one area to another and extract as we cleared a room. After all the areas were extracted we began to demo the flooring. There were three rooms that the floor was removed all debris picked up and bagged in 3mil plastic and loaded in our trailer and hauled away. The customer was extremely happy with the time we arrived onsite until everything was cleaned up and loaded in our trailer. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida at 352-735-3311 and we will be glad to help.
Floor removal from water damage
2/28/2024 (Permalink)
Removal of damaged hardwood floor
SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call that washing machine pipe broke and water flooded the entire home. Our crew was onsite by quickly and the crew began to extract the standing water from room to room. We had lots of furniture to remove from one area to another and extract as we cleared a room. After all the areas were extracted we began to demo the flooring. There were three rooms that the floor was removed all debris picked up and bagged in 3mil plastic and loaded in our trailer and hauled away. The customer was extremely happy with the time we arrived onsite until everything was cleaned up and loaded in our trailer. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida at 352-735-3311 and we will be glad to help.
COVID 19 Cleanup
2/28/2024 (Permalink)
Wiping and disinfecting all touch points for COVID 19
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility if someone is sick. Close off areas used by the person who is sick.
Companies do not necessarily need to close operations, if they can close off affected areas.
Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area.
Wait 24 hours before you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.
Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines.
Vacuum the space if needed. Use vacuum equipped with high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filter, if available.
Do not vacuum a room or space that has people in it. Wait until the room or space is empty to vacuum, such as at night, for common spaces, or during the day for private rooms.
Consider temporarily turning off room fans and the central HVAC system that services the room or space, so that particles that escape from vacuuming will not circulate throughout the facility.
Once area has been appropriately disinfected, it can be opened for use.
Workers without close contact with the person who is sick can return to work immediately after disinfection.
If more than 7 days since the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary.
Continue routing cleaning and disinfection. This includes everyday practices that businesses and communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment.