FIRE SEASON IN CALIFORNIA CAUSES WIDESPREAD DAMAGE

7/13/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage at a home in Long Beach

There have been recent Fires throughout the State, causing fire damage and smoke damage to residential and commercial properties. Here at SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill, we’ve already responded to a number of fire losses in the last month. The overall incidents across the region cause worry among officials and scientists that fire season may come earlier to California this year, amid drought conditions, raising worries of a destructive season ahead. Last year was the deadliest and costliest fire season in the state’s history. No one wants to see another year of deadly fires.

On a personal level, it’s important to be prepared. Stay tuned in to your favorite tv or radio station to keep informed about current fire locations and their status. An informative website is www.fire.ca.gov for up-to-the-minute reports. They not only tell you if there is a fire close to you, but also the level of containment of the fire and how many acres have been impacted. Be sure to have an emergency bag packed and kept up to date in case an evacuation is announced or your property is affected.

Should your property suffer from fire or smoke damage, SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill is available, 24/7 to help. We’ll work closely with your insurance company, providing the needed documentation and photos to assist in getting the needed approvals to move forward in cleanup, restoration and, reconstruction of your home or business. We can pack up your belongings and keep them safely stored in our warehouse until they can be returned to your property. We have worked with numerous customers affected by loss caused from fire damage, assisting them through this overwhelming process. Look to the certified, trained professionals at SERVPRO of Downtown Long Beach/Signal Hill to help you through this difficult time. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened”.